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 | Oct 16, 2015 | Motoring Law, Private client criminal defence, Road Traffic law
Have a driving licence and a car – and changing your address? s99 of the Road Traffic Act, 1988 requires all licence holders to notify the DVLA of a change of address. It is a separate offence under s43C of the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act, 1994 to use an...
by Kris | Dec 24, 2014 | Advocacy, Criminal law, Direct Access Barristers, DIY Law, Motoring Law, Private client criminal defence, Road Traffic law
Christmas drink drive drama? Highbury Magistrates Court will re-open for business on Boxing Day to deal with the Christmas fall-out. All first appearances before the Judge or Magistrates are held in the Remand Court. One of the Highbury court rooms will be a dedicated...
by Kris | Nov 29, 2014 | Criminal law, Direct Access Barristers, DIY Law, Motoring Law, Private client criminal defence, Road Traffic law
You’ve never had a car accident before, never been arrested and never even seen a trial – much less be the subject of it. Yet you have to explain your driving decision-making and judgement to Magistrates – and be cross-examined by a Prosecutor. I prosecute as well as...
by Kris | Jan 30, 2014 | Criminal law, Direct Access Barristers, DIY Law, Motoring Law, Road Traffic law
I don’t think many people intentionally drive without a valid insurance policy – but I’ve met many who haven’t got to grips with the terms of their policy and find, when it’s too late, they’re not covered after all. If you’ve...
