by Kris | Dec 26, 2017 | Criminal law, Despicable You, Private client criminal defence, Public law
Defendants in court now must declare their nationality. If a Defendant is a citizen of more than one country, s/he must declare all citizenships held. As of 13 November 2017, “A person commits an offence if, without reasonable excuse, that person fails to comply...
by Kris | Dec 17, 2017 | Advocacy, Criminal law, Direct Access Barristers, DIY Law
I represented a family who were all charged with Assault / Obstruct PC. After engaging in deep legal research and repeated viewing of the police officers’ body worn camera footage – as well as CCTV from the local council, I was able to effectively...
by Kris | May 17, 2017 | Advocacy, Criminal law, Direct Access Barristers, Motoring Law, Road Traffic law
Speeding down the North Cray Road, and having clocked somebody driving 75 mph in a 40 zone, the traffic officer was sure this one would stick. But I found a technical defence and my client walked away from the Bexley Magistrates Court with his clean licence intact....
by Kris | May 8, 2017 | Criminal law, Get qualified
Students get a bit overwhelmed at this time of year – and panic about how they are going to learn – and memorise lots of law. Because I’m more of a “show me” type of learner, I make mind maps. Here’s a partial theft mind map for you...
by Kris | Feb 28, 2017 | Criminal law, Despicable You, Direct Access Barristers, DIY Law, Landlord & Tenant, Motoring Law, Non-legal help, Private client criminal defence, Road Traffic law
Lots of people are looking for legal advice but no-one wants to deal with a lawyer to get it. Amirite? Maybe not undeservedly, some solicitors have a reputation for having one eye on the clock and ratcheting up legal fees. And barristers? We’ve got a rep for...
by Kris | Feb 12, 2017 | Advocacy, Criminal law, Despicable You, Women & the Law
This Government talks a big game when it comes to protecting victims of domestic violence – but it’s all sleight of hand. After having her feet held to the fire by women’s rights charities and even the president of the Family division of the High...
