Using a prepared statement in police interview in a drugs conspiracy case
June 28th 2010
Our client was charged as one participant in a multihanded drugs conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs to the South Wales area. He was advised not to exercise his right to silence, nor to answer questions in interview, but to take the third option of making a prepared statement, and then to answer no questions. Read on for more……………
Lack of evidence of involvement in multi-handed conspiracy case.
May 18th 2010
The Crown Court found on an Application to Dismiss that there was insufficient evidence in the case against our client, and the case against him was discharged.
No disqualification for using a mobile phone while driving
April 27th 2010
The defendant already had nine penalty points when he was apprehended for using his mobile when driving, and was liable for disqualification under the totting up procedure, but…………….read more
Admitting sharing drugs with friends leads to supply charges
March 17th 2010
We represented a young man who was charged with two counts of supply of cocaine, one of possession of cocaine and with intent to supply cocaine. He was fortunate to avoid a custodial sentence following discussions with the prosecution at the plea and case management hearing, following which, acceptable pleas were entered. ……read more……..
Cannabis farm raided, youth avoids custody
January 4th 2010
He was caring for over 500 cannabis plants, but did not receive a custodial sentence. (see the full story)
He drove a tractor without insurance, but the charge was withdrawn
September 30th 2009
A young driver was helping out a friend by driving his friend’s tractor to carry some equipment down the road, and both believed that the farm insurance covered him, but it didn’t………………..(read more)
Had the defendant drunk alcohol before, during or after she drove her car?
September 30th 2009
Following a report that she had appeared drunk in her local Spar shop, and that she had been seen drinking whilst in her vehicle, the police attended at our client’s home. By the time the police arrived she had consumed cider and wine and she was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit………………….(read more)
Climate Camp Cymru arrest
August 23rd 2009
Our client was arrested for allegedly breaching an Order under Section 12 of the Public Order Act by entering a designated No Go Area. Following charge, he refused the Police bail condition which was designed to prevent him attending any climate camps anywhere in the UK………………………
Case dismissed against man accused of Harassment
August 14th 2009
The defendant was accused by his ex-wife of harassing her by letter and mobile phone. He claimed in his police interview that he had acted in reasonable response to his ex-wife, but he was charged with harassment and the case went to Court where he pleaded not guilty. Read more……….
Young speeder keeps his licence
August 14th 2009
Having passed his driving test less than three years before the incident, the young speeder was expecting to be given six points on his licence , and to be disqualified from driving. Read more…………..
