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Some of the cases we’ve been involved in
28th November 2019
Prison sentence avoided for class A drug supply case at Bristol Crown Court
If you have been charged with a drug offence you should seek expert legal advice from specialist drug offence solicitors as soon as possible. Our Solicitor-Advocate and Director, Stephen Halloran, was instructed to represent one of the defendants in a large-scale drugs case in Bristol. Over 50 defendants arrested and charged The case involved an […] Read More >
28th November 2019
Driving a motor car whilst unfit through drugs – case dropped
If you are found guilty of driving under the influence of drugs, you are extremely likely to face a lengthy disqualification from driving. Our Solicitor-Advocate and Director, Stephen Halloran, received a referral from another firm of local solicitors in relation to a difficult situation that their client’s son had found himself in. Our young client […] Read More >
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- Business Crime
- Domestic Violence
- Driving Offenses
- Drug Offences
- Financial Fraud
- Firearm Offences
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- Knife Crime
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- Serious Violence and Assault
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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 >
1st March 2018
ABH cases dropped after brawl in Camden Assembly Rooms, London – Blackfriars Crown Court
We were instructed by three out of four defendants in relation to an incident at the Camden Assembly Rooms, London, in February 2017. One of our clients had been performing with his band and whilst packing up at the end of the night and incident took place. It was alleged that the four defendants had […] Read More >
28th February 2018
Drugs Supply case – Inner London Crown Court
Our client had been recommended to our Nick Seeley and appeared at Inner London Crown Court at the end of January 2018, where he attended for trial in connection with various allegations of possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs and being in possession of criminal property, which was a substantial […] Read More >
27th February 2018
Indecent Images – Harrow Crown Court
Our client appeared before the Magistrates Court in relation to 9 Cat A, 20 Cat B, 18 Cat C images, at which time he entered guilty pleas to all offences, following which he was committed for sentence to Harrow Crown Court. Being dealt with by our London office, our client’s case was prepared and documentation […] Read More >
29th January 2018
Suspended Sentence for over 13,000 Indecent Images – Aylesbury Crown Court
Our client was initially represented by the Duty Solicitor when he was first arrested in the first quarter of 2017, but after his police interview he did some research and found Lawtons, which specialises in sexual offences and allegations involving indecent images of children. The case involved allegations where our client was both possessing and […] Read More >
24th October 2017
Community Order for client in football GBH case – St Albans Crown Court
Our client appeared before St Albans Crown Court on Friday 20th October for Sentence in connection with a case of GBH where he had punched the captain of a rival football club to the jaw in the closing moments of a game in late 2015. Read More >
11th October 2017
Damage limitation for client with drugs supply offences – St Albans Crown Court
A humane outcome from a humane Judge reflecting circumstances. Read More >
10th October 2017
Risk of miscarriage of justice averted – London Crown Court
Lawtons were instructed after it had already started to go wrong. Our client had been recommended to other solicitors originally. Read More >
10th October 2017
How do Law Enforcement Agencies detect indecent images?
As a firm of solicitors that specialises in dealing with sexual offences and cases involving allegations of possession, making or distribution of indecent images, it is becoming clear that the law enforcement agencies are stepping up the level of investment and resources to tackling this growing area of potential abuse and exploitation. Read More >
9th October 2017
Not guilty of assault – expert evidence called by Lawtons – Westminster Magistrates Court
The assault by beating charge that our client faced at Westminster Magistrates Court would have had life changing consequences without the expert assistance from us. Read More >
5th October 2017
Not guilty on all charges – client accused of both sexual offences and supplying drugs – St Albans Crown Court
Our client went on Trial, accused of having had Sexual Activity with a Child on 3 occasions and Being Concerned in the Supply of Class B drugs. The Trial which started on 29th August 2017 and lasted for 7 days before HHJ Bright QC at St Albans Crown Court ultimately resulted in our client being formally acquitted and found not guilty of all 4 charges. Read More >
5th October 2017
Successful appeal in the Court of Appeal
Due to our reputation for delivering positive results and always trying to secure the most favourable outcome whatever the circumstance, when our client and his family were dissatisfied with the outcome of the case undertaken by their original solicitors, we were instructed to advise on an Appeal against Sentence Read More >
4th October 2017
Case turned around at Aylesbury Crown Court
Our client was of good character, awaiting entry to University he found himself accused of being concerned with Possession with Intent to Supply Cannabis and Dangerous Driving whereby the case was aggravated because of an accident. Read More >
25th September 2017
Client entering High Security Cat A HMP Woodhill with sword avoids Prison
An unusual case that illustrates the breadth of cases and experience that the Crown Court team at Lawtons can bring to bear in relation to any criminal case. On this occasion, our client had been stopped by security officials as he was trying to enter HMP Woodhill. Read More >