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Some of the cases we’ve been involved in
14th November 2019
Prosecution drop charges of ‘failing to provide a specimen for analysis’ in drug driving case
If you fail to provide a specimen for analysis without a reasonable excuse, then you are breaking the law and will face a hearing in court. Stephen Halloran, a Director and Solicitor-Advocate at Lawtons Solicitors, successfully concluded a drug driving case before a trial in which the defence was based on needle phobia. Our client […] Read More >
30th September 2019
Community Sentence for Indecent Image Case at Woolwich Crown Court
Our client was arrested and originally represented by the duty solicitor organised by the Police. Following his release and being made aware that he was facing Court proceedings for very serious allegations that he had made Indecent Images of Children he understandably sought expert legal advice from solicitors that specialise in this complex area of […] Read More >
- Burglary, Theft & Criminal Damage
- Business Crime
- Domestic Violence
- Driving Offenses
- Drug Offences
- Financial Fraud
- Firearm Offences
- Indecent Images Charges
- Knife Crime
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- Serious Violence and Assault
- Sex Offences
14th November 2019
Prosecution drop charges of ‘failing to provide a specimen for analysis’ in drug driving case
If you fail to provide a specimen for analysis without a reasonable excuse, then you are breaking the law and will face a hearing in court. Stephen Halloran, a Director and Solicitor-Advocate at Lawtons Solicitors, successfully concluded a drug driving case before a trial in which the defence was based on needle phobia. Our client […] Read More >
30th September 2019
Community Sentence for Indecent Image Case at Woolwich Crown Court
Our client was arrested and originally represented by the duty solicitor organised by the Police. Following his release and being made aware that he was facing Court proceedings for very serious allegations that he had made Indecent Images of Children he understandably sought expert legal advice from solicitors that specialise in this complex area of […] Read More >
25th July 2019
No further action on Indecent Image Case in Cambridge
Our Mr Titchener was instructed by the client on a private basis to attend Cambridge Police Station for a Voluntary Interview (Caution plus 3) in connection with allegations that he had made and was in possession of indecent images of children. A search warrant issued under the Protection of Children Act was executed in July […] Read More >
18th June 2019
Suspended Sentence in Class A Drugs Supply Case at Maidstone Crown Court
Our client instructed us when he received the postal requisition telling him he was required to attend court, to be prosecuted for supplying Class A drugs. When he was first interviewed by the police he didn’t know who to request and ended up with the local duty solicitor. However, when it was clear that the […] Read More >
18th June 2019
Suspended Sentence for Indecent Images at Guildford Crown Court
As further evidence of our specialism in dealing with serious sexual offences and our renowned expertise in dealing with cases involving the making and possession of indecent images, our Private Client team secured a Suspended Sentence for our client who had pleaded guilty to being in possession and making over 96,000 Cat C images and numerous […] Read More >
11th December 2018
A successful appeal against a sentence imposed by Aylesbury crown court
We recently successfully appealed a sentence imposed by Aylesbury crown court for alleged historic sexual offences. Through careful planning and with expert attention to detail, we were able to show that the original sentence handed down was manifestly excessive in a relation to an historic sex case. Our client – a man in his late […] Read More >
11th December 2018
Indecent images case dropped at the Old Bailey
Our client was prosecuted for being involved in the making of indecent images of children. Always protesting his innocence, through the use of our chosen experts and our expertise in this complex area of law, we were able to persuade the prosecution to review the case. While the case should have been reviewed sooner, it […] Read More >
14th November 2018
Health and Safety Executive Prosecutions
We were recently instructed in two recent Health and Safety Act cases and the issues that arose highlight the need for companies and/or directors to approach any incident with the utmost seriousness and be extremely cautious in discharging their responsibilities. All organisations and office holders are impacted by the Act. All cases need to be […] Read More >
9th September 2018
What is a Postal Requisition (Postal Charge) in UK law?
A postal requisition or postal charge is the name for a magistrates’ court summons. It tells you when you need to attend court for a criminal case and what the offences are that you are being accused of. Postal requisitions can cover serious criminal charges or routine traffic matters. The postal requisition won’t, however, […] Read More >
10th August 2018
Not Guilty Verdict on ‘Drug Driving’ charges – Stevenage Magistrates Court
Lawtons successfully represented a Defendant at Stevenage Magistrates Court charged with failing to provide a sample of blood for analysis, in relation to the new offence of “drug driving”. The Defendant had been unrepresented in initial court proceedings and had been recommended to Lawtons due to their specialism as driving offence solicitors. It was alleged […] Read More >
3rd July 2018
Not guilty of armed robbery of bookmakers – St Albans Crown Court
With years of experience representing those accused of firearms offences or violent crimes, Lawtons often handle cases concerning accusations of armed robbery. In June 2018 at St Albans Crown Court, members of our St Albans criminal defence solicitors team acted on behalf of a client in a retrial in relation to an allegation of armed […] Read More >
18th June 2018
Not Guilty Verdict on ABH – Self-defence
Lawtons successfully represented a recent client who was accused of a charge of Assault ABH which was said to have happened at a Concert. He was originally represented by the Duty Solicitor but chose to instruct Lawtons on a private fee basis given our specialism and expertise in Serious Violence & Assault cases. It was […] Read More >
22nd May 2018
Successful appeal against Driving Disqualification at Luton Crown Court
Lawtons were instructed to deal with a case where things had not gone to plan at the Magistrates Court. Our client, an equity partner and solicitor at top city law firm had been caught speeding doing 82 on the M1 when there was a temporary 50mph speed limit. He was originally unrepresented when he appeared […] Read More >
26th March 2018
Not Guilty Verdict in Indecent Images Case – St Albans Crown Court
Being renowned for its expertise in dealing with sexual offences, we recently acted for a man accused of possessing indecent images of children at St. Albans Crown Court. Police found 9 indecent images of children on his computer. Our client explained to police in interview that he had not knowingly downloaded the images. He explained […] Read More >
26th March 2018
Drink driving case dismissed, drunk in charge of a motor vehicle case acquitted – Magistrates Court
Our client had been charged with driving a motor vehicle whilst over the prescribed limit and being in charge of a motor vehicle whilst over the prescribed limit. The case proceeded to trial in the Magistrates Court in March 2018. Evidence had been heard at length from the prosecution witness and following the conclusion of […] Read More >