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New Sentencing Guidelines (‘the New Guidelines’), which come into effect on 1st January 2020, have been issued covering adults convicted of Public Order Offences. John Veale of Kangs Solicitors comments upon the changes. Background | Kangs Sentencing Advisory Team In August 2008, the Sentencing Guidelines Council published Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Guidelines in respect of such […]
01/11/19
The Court of Appeal has recently handed down an important Judgement protecting legal professional privilege (‘LPP’). Helen Holder of Kangs Solicitors explains the nature of LPP. What is Legal Professional Privilege? | Kangs Criminal Law Advisory Team LPP protects all communications between professional legal advisors and their clients from being disclosed without each individual client’s […]
31/10/19
A cut-throat defence arises where, during criminal proceedings, a defendant gives evidence on his own behalf and which is not only likely to strengthen the prosecution case but is designed to damage a co-defendant’s case to the extent that it may go as far as blaming the co-defendant whilst endeavouring to exonerate himself. John Veale […]
30/10/19
Clients frequently ask us to explain the difference between a ‘solicitor’ and a ‘lawyer’. John Veale of Kangs Solicitors outlines the importance of ensuring that the correct choice is made when seeking legal guidance. Identification | Kangs National Team Of Solicitors The word ‘lawyer’ is a generic term encompassing many descriptions of those practising the […]
29/10/19
Having received Royal Assent on the 15th March 2019, The Stalking Protection Act 2019 (‘the Act’) deals with the making of a ‘Stalking Protection Order’ (an Order’) which can be applied for upon complaint to a Magistrates’ Court by a Chief Officer of Police. Sukhdip Randhawa of Kangs Solicitors outlines features of the Act. The […]
28/10/19
Methods employed to avoid the payment of income tax to HMRC are, and always have been, numerous and new avenues are always being explored by those seeking to avoid their financial obligations. John Veale of Kangs Solicitors comments upon the legislation which creates the offence of income tax evasion and the potential penalties for failure […]
25/10/19
Subsequent to our article posted to our website on 17th September 2019 in which we reported the imprisonment of a former high profile footballer for failing to provide a specimen for analysis, we now comment upon the successful appeal that has taken place. Sukhdip Randhawa of Kangs Solicitors comments. The Subsequent Events | Kangs Motoring […]
24/10/19
