A person's right to communicate with others, including making a phone call, is a fundamental right while in police custody in England and Wales. However, this right is not absolute and can be delayed in certain, limited circumstances. The law governing...
A common concern for anyone facing a criminal allegation is how long after being charged do you go to court. The time between charge and the first court appearance varies depending on whether the person is released on bail or kept in custody, as well as the...
For anyone accused of a sexual assault, one of the most common and distressing questions is: How long does a sexual assault investigation take? The uncertainty surrounding the police process can cause immense anxiety. While some cases may be concluded...
Senior Partner and Head of Private Client Crime, Umar Zeb, returns this week from New York. Mr Zeb attended the Manhattan courthouse upon the invitation of the New York County Defender Service. The visit facilitated a valuable exchange between expert...
In the final week of November, I had the opportunity to visit the New York City Criminal Court in Manhattan, hosted by the New York County Defender Services (NYCDS). As a London defence lawyer, observing another major criminal justice system in operation...
If you are convicted of or plead guilty to speeding, your sentence will depend on the severity of the offence. It is likely to include points on your licence and a fine, and in more serious cases, you could face disqualification. The court will look at a...
JD Spicer Zeb has analysed the latest UK Government road safety statistics for 2024 to understand where collisions occur, who is affected, and what this means for road safety across the country. The data covers local authorities in the UK, detailing the...
In the UK, the legal framework categorises indecent images into three distinct categories (A,B and C) and are based on the severity and nature of the depicted content. These classifications, determined by police and guided by the Sentencing Council ,...
Receiving a court summons can be a very distressing experience. If you find yourself in such a situation, you will likely have several questions about what this means and what is going to happen next. In the following blog, our criminal law experts explain...
The consequences of a rape charge are significant. Even where a charge doesn’t lead to a conviction, your personal and professional lives can both be affected, often permanently. Understandably, having rape charges dropped altogether would appear to...
