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 | Sep 12, 2016 | Advocacy, Direct Access Barristers, DIY Law, Miscellany, Motoring Law, Non-legal help, Private client criminal defence, Road Traffic law
My client was a bit surprised to get this parking fine “Notice” from APCOA in the post. Firstly, the only place she parked on 14/03/2016 at the relevant time was at her work. Secondly, she still doesn’t have any idea where “Falcon Drive”...
by Kris | Jul 17, 2016 | Advocacy, Criminal law, Direct Access Barristers, Motoring Law, Private client criminal defence, Road Traffic law
Speeding in his Audi took my client from 70 mph to facing a driving disqualification in no time flat. He didn’t know about the controversial Hadecs 3 speed cameras at Clacket Lane, and was clocked at 103 mph. As the police did comply with procedure, and as my...
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 | 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...
