What Happens If You Are Arrested
If the police arrest you, there is a certain procedure that is followed. Being arrested can be a traumatic experience, but it can pay to be aware of what is ...
16 November 2023
Criminal Law Team Spotlight: Chloe Young
This month, we turn our attention to Russell & Russell’s Criminal Law department and find out more about solicitor Chloe Young.Chloe has been at Russell & Russell for over six ...
9 August 2023
Kevin Liston Criminal Law Masterclass
Kevin Liston recently hosted a criminal law masterclass at the University of Bolton School of Law, discussing everything from pursuing a career in law to Kevin's career path. Around 15 students ...
7 March 2023
Controversial new jailing powers now in force
Magistrates now have the authority to sentence people to a term of up to a year in prison (doubling their sentencing powers) due to a controversial new Government ruling which ...
4 May 2022
What is the Right to Remain Silent? – Your Legal Rights When Arrested
If you have been arrested because of a suspected offence, the “right to silence” or the right to remain silent as it is more commonly known, is the right of ...
6 May 2021
Road Safety Week 2020
Road Safety Week is coordinated by the charity Brake. Every year, millions of people around the UK take action for safer roads. Join in and together we can make roads ...
19 November 2020
Changes to Bail and Release Under Investigation Rules
The government is set to introduce radical changes to bail conditions for crime suspects in England and Wales.Proposals set out by the Home Secretary, Priti Patel will see bail terms ...
17 February 2020
Tories unveil tougher sentencing stance for the worst offenders
Justice Secretary, Robert Buckland is set to outline tougher rules for those convicted of serious violent and sexual offences today.The changes are set to be announced at the Conservative Party conference ...
1 October 2019
Prison sentences under six months to be abolished
Justice Secretary, David Gauke has announced plans to scrap jail terms lasting less than six months in England and Wales.The move, however, which excludes some exceptions for violent and sexual ...
25 June 2019
Concerns over the closure of magistrates courts
Since 2010, over half of all magistrates courts have closed.Figures published by the House of Commons library show that of the 323 magistrates courts in England and Wales, 162 - ...
19 February 2019
Drug-driving bans overturned in wake of testing scandal
At least 40 motorists convicted of drug-driving offences have had their convictions overturned after evidence was found that a forensic testing laboratory tampered with the samples.An investigation has been launched ...
20 December 2018
Manchester is the UK’s second speeding hotspot
Figures compiled by comparison website GoCompare have revealed that Manchester holds the number two spot for speeding in the UK.Of the 10 worst areas across the city, Manchester’s most law-breaking ...
8 October 2018
Criminal Defence Solicitor Joins Russell & Russell
Russell & Russell has made a key appointment to its criminal defence department in Chester.Richard Thomas joins the firm from Walker Smith Way, part of the Slater Gordon network, to ...
1 May 2018
Concern as Criminal Defence Lawyers Face Extinction
The Law Society has issued a warning about the future of criminal defence law in England and Wales. Government cuts and 20 years without increases in fees have led to a ...
25 April 2018
New Crime Solicitors for Russell & Russell
Russell & Russell Solicitors have taken on two solicitors to deal with its growing demand for legal defence services.Leanne Hurst joins the practice from Forbes Solicitors in which she completed ...
14 January 2015