Articles from Lawyers
Below you will find useful articles written by experts in law and blog entries from recent Kang & Co Solicitors events
What is Exceptional Hardship?
Exceptional Hardship is an application which is put before the Magistrates’ Court to avoid a driving ban due to accumulating 12 or more penalty points on a driving licence within a 3-year period. If successful, the Court has the discretion not to impose a ban at all...
Should I get a Solicitor for Speeding?
The question ‘Should I get a Solicitor for Speeding?’ is a common question many motorists will ask themselves if they have recently been stopped by the Police or have received a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) in the post. The short answer is that it will depend...
Is it a criminal offence if shops sell food after it’s “use by” date?
Is it a criminal offence for a shop to offer food for sale after its labelled “use by” date? This was the legal question posed to the High Court by a large national retailer in March 2020. Consumers might argue that in circumstances where food has been given a “use...
Drink Driving ‘Hip Flask’ Defence: Case Analysis
In this article barrister Thomas Wheeler provides an in-depth analysis of a recent Driving Offence matter he represented a client in involving the "hip flask defence." The client was charged with the following offences: Drink Drive (63micrograms of alcohol in 100ml...
Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) Time Limits
For certain types of motoring offences, the police are under an obligation to serve a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) upon the Registered Keeper of the vehicle and must warn them that the driver of the vehicle may face prosecution. This crucial requirement is...
Can you go to Jail for Drink Driving?
If you have been charged with Drink Driving, a common concern for many motorists is whether they will go to jail for drink driving. This is a valid concern and one which requires an individual assessment of each specific case, if you would like to speak with one of...
Failing to Provide Breath Specimen: CPS Discontinue Prosecution
In early September 2019 our Driving Defence Lawyers received an enquiry from Mr Jones* concerning a prosecution against his wife, Mrs. Jones. They were both professionals and Company Directors and had not had any previous dealings with the Police or Criminal Justice...
Kang & Co Solicitors: Supporting Acorns Children’s Hospice throughout 2019
In January 2019 we chose Acorns Children’s Hospice as our 2019 charity partner with a goal to raise funds and awareness for the children’s hospices based in the Midlands which provides essential specialist palliative care services to babies, children, young people and...
Charged With a Driving Offence? This is What Happens Next
This blog will deal with the procedure an individual faces when at Court, charged with a driving offence. It will deal with certain offences that can attract further court appearances/applications.Arriving at Court Having received your postal requisition or charge(s),...
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