Supplying drugs or possession with intent to supply
The law relating to drug misuse and drug supply is complex and sometimes contradictory. Jag Phull writes a little more on the law governing the supply of drugs to another. These are the more serious drug-related offences and can result in extremely lengthy custodial sentences for a convicted offender. It is illegal to supply a […]
Voluntary Police Interview – Do I need a Solicitor?
So, the phone rings or there is a knock at the door with a police officer at the other end. The officer says something along the lines of: We’d like you to pop into the station for a chat, it won’t take long. Can you pop in next week? Let us be clear, being interviewed […]
Released, but not free
For many offenders, a prison sentence is a grim reality, a punishment that must be served, often impacting not only on a single individual but in many cases their family. So, when the day of release comes, it is a significant moment, the door on punishment closed and a time to draw a line under […]
Government Signals Tough Sentencing Changes
Over the last few days, the government has announced proposals to introduce new offences and increase sentencing for a range of other offences. One of our criminal law experts, Jag Phull explains the proposals. Knife crime Knife crime increased by 20% in the last year, prompting the government to look again at key legislation. Possession […]
Notification Requirements and the Sex Offender Register
In the first of our series of useful blogs, Jag sets out in simple terms important information concerning the complex area of notification requirements. Notification Requirements and the Sex Offender Register – How to Be Removed From The List What is the ‘Sex Offender Register’? There isn’t an actual register, and the phrase refers to […]