by Kris | Mar 4, 2016 | Advocacy, Criminal law, Direct Access Barristers, Motoring Law, Private client criminal defence, Road Traffic law
s172s need to be taken seriously. Here’s how I know: Every once in a while, I prosecute road traffic matters for the CPS. The majority of the prosecutions on a typical Magistrates Court Traffic list are s172 Road Traffic Act matters (failure to give information...
by Kris | Feb 17, 2016 | Advocacy, Criminal law, Direct Access Barristers, Football Banning Orders, Football law, Private client criminal defence
These leaflets were given out after the Leicester match; AISA advises not to buy or sell from them, it’s illegal ! pic.twitter.com/K7YDY67wGx — AISA (@AISA_Arsenal) February 17, 2016 AISA are right to warn Arsenal fans about the dangers of dealing with ticket...
by Kris | Feb 15, 2016 | Advocacy, Criminal law, Direct Access Barristers, Football Banning Orders, Football law, Private client criminal defence
I was at the Arsenal v Leicester City match yesterday and couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw a blow up doll being tossed around in the away stands. For a moment, I thought I must be hallucinating – then I heard the men sitting next to me saying that the...
by Kris | Jan 31, 2016 | Criminal law, Death Penalty, Miscellany
I’ve only managed to get around to “Making a Murderer” this weekend. It’s astounding to me that guys like Prosecutor Ken Kratz and the profoundly hopeless Ken Kachinsky, for the Defence, exist. Below is a great post-series interview of Ken...
by Kris | Dec 28, 2015 | Advocacy, Criminal law, Direct Access Barristers, DIY Law, Motoring Law, Private client criminal defence, Road Traffic law
I’ve been a Direct Access Barrister since 2012 and, before that, I was a practising Solicitor. This experience has helped me develop an effective three-step way of working which saves time and money – and ensures my clients get the best possible result. Step one –...
by Kris | Nov 29, 2015 | Criminal law, Direct Access Barristers, DIY Law, Motoring Law, Private client criminal defence, Road Traffic law
I got an enquiry from a man the other day. His adult son attended a voluntary interview at the police station, refused a solicitor and awaits hearing whether he’ll be charged or not. Dad was hoping that as I am a barrister authorised to conduct litigation, I...
