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What to Do If You Are Arrested for Fraud

On 21st September 2024, Bristol Crown Court convicted a father and two sons accused of swindling the National Trust out of £1 million. Roger Bryant, ...

Criminal Law

Teerath Gill

Why Is The Lucy Letby Case So Controversial?

The Lucy Letby case is controversial for numerous reasons, primarily due to the gravity of the charges, the complexities of the trial, and the ...

Criminal Law

Teerath Gill

What does a Specialist Youth Crime Solicitor do?

In the year ending March 2023, 59,000 children were arrested, up 9% on the previous year. That same year, there was just over 11,900 occasions where ...

Criminal Law

Ryan Downes

Askews Legal LLP Secures Favourable Outcome in POCA Proceedings

As we celebrate the official launch of our dedicated Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) Department, we are delighted to share a recent success story ...

Criminal Law

Teerath Gill

FAQs on the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA)

1. What is the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA 2022)? The POCA 2022 is designed to recover assets obtained through criminal activities. POCA gives ...

Criminal Law

Teerath Gill

Our New POCA Department

At Askews Legal LLP, we have always put meeting the needs of the local community in Coventry and Warwickshire first and foremost. Therefore, to run ...

Criminal Law

Teerath Gill

Understanding the Role of a Criminal Barrister in England and Wales

The criminal justice system is a complex web of laws, procedures, and institutions designed to maintain law and order within society. At the ...

Criminal Law

Teerath Gill

Seeking a Criminal Law Solicitor: What to Expect in Your Consultation

Poor Roy Cropper. The Coronation Street stalwart has faced plenty of challenges over the last three decades, including the death of his beloved wife, ...