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 Careless and Inconsiderate Driving?
Here at Kang and Co, our team deal with all manner of motoring offences. This article will analyse the offence of Careless and Inconsiderate driving (Driving Without Due Care and Attention), the elements of the offence that the Prosecution need to prove, the various...
Kang & Co Raise Funds for World Against Single Use Plastic
Each year Kang & Co Solicitors select a local charity to support and 2020 has been no different. Our charity partner this year has been the magnificent World Against Single Use Plastic (W.A.S.U.P), formerly known as Walsall Against Single Use Plastic. The charity...
What is the Sentence for Common Assault?
If you have recently been charged with common assault, contrary to Section 39 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988, one of the key concerns or questions you may have is likely to be ‘what is the sentence for common assault’. In this article, we shall attempt to answer...
Ban on any use of hand-held mobile phones whilst driving
In 2021 using a mobile phone whilst driving laws will be strengthened by making it illegal for anyone to pick up and use their phone at the wheel. The new legislation, expected to come into play early next year will finally close a loophole that has been used by many...
What is a Single Justice Procedure Notice (SJPN)?
The Single Justice Procedure Notice (SJPN) is a process which came into force in 2015 with the objective of reducing the number of cases which resulted in a Magistrates’ Court Hearing. The SJP Notice is usually used in less serious Road Traffic Offences such as...
Domestic Violence and Abuse Offences
Many criminal prosecutions result from incidents of violence and abuse in the home with offences ranging from common assault and criminal damage right up to, sadly, murder itself. The Crown Prosecution Service (“CPS”), which prosecutes most criminal offences in...
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...
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