Category: Crime and Road Traffic

Driving in the EU from 1 January 2021

If you plan to travel abroad in the future, you need to be aware of some important rule changes. This brief guide is focused on non-commercial traffic, even more complex rules apply for freight traffic. Whilst you have always been required to carry your UK driving licence with you, if...
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Criminal Department Expansion

We are delighted to announce that several experienced and well regarded solicitors have agreed to join our Criminal Defence team at Mander Cruickshank. Wayne Hardy joins us at the start of August. Wayne qualified in 2005 and has a wealth of experience representing clients facing criminal proceedings before both the...
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Tougher Penalties for Speeding Drivers – NOW IN FORCE

The new tougher penalties for speeding offences have now come into force across England and Wales.  The new guidelines issued by the Sentencing Guidelines Council to Magistrates’ Courts across the jurisdiction will see fines for drivers caught doing 51mph in a 30mph zone, or 101mph on a motorway or dual...
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