Criminal Law

Though some people live all their lives without encountering the criminal justice system either as a victim, witness or defendant, many of us will at some stage engage with criminal law. Whether reporting a minor offence, contacting the police in an emergency, being called upon to act as a juror......

When facing a criminal or road traffic prosecution it is essential that you find the best solicitor to represent your interests. For criminal court defence matters in Hamilton and East Kilbride in Lanarkshire (whether at Hamilton Sheriff Court or the Justice of the Peace Court, or at the East Kilbr......

There are few instances where there is any limit placed on the legal rights of people in the UK. However one such instance where a constraint is placed on people’s rights, is where they are imprisoned having committed a crime and been found guilty by a court of law. Unfortunately people are not a......

Get expert help & advice that is local to you - call 01415529193   today. Most of us manage through life without having to ever darken the door of a police office or court. However, some of us may find ourselves in the criminal justice system for a variety of reasons. It might be you......

In Scotland, serious crimes such as murder and attempted murder, rape, sexual offences, terrorism, perjury, serious fraud, serious assault, death by dangerous driving are dealt with initially at the Sheriff Court and then usually the High Court of Justiciary. You may often read a report which say......

In 1972, a government committee (the Gardiner Committee) was set up jointly by the Justice Department and Nacro, the crime reduction charity, and noted in their findings that “most civilised countries recognise that it is in their interest to accept back into the community a person who, despit......