Sexting between teens and the legal consequences

A phone call and a summons into school about a Child’s “sexting behaviour “ can be deeply traumatic for all involved and have potentially life and prospective career changing consequences for the child and is obviously distressing for the parents. The Law as it stands Making, distributing, and possession of indecent images of children is … Continued

Driving Disqualification: How to Get Your Licence Back?

In some instances, it is possible to apply to a court and ask that a driving ban is ended early. Therefore, if your circumstances have changed since being disqualified, it is worth discussing with one of our criminal law specialists whether or not you can take advantage of this legal provision. If you have been … Continued

Doing Stir fry instead of Porridge

For 13 burglaries, with a value totalling over £100,000, Mr N, 20, walked free from court yesterday with a 22-month sentence suspended for 2 years – thanks to BSB Solicitors. Prosecuting Counsel  told Ms Recorder Jones at Southwark Crown Court that in some of the burglaries knives and baseball bats had “been displaced, doubtless for … Continued

Taxi driver accused of refusing to take an assistance dog acquitted

At Stevenage Magistrates’ court last week BSB solicitors in-house barrister Craig Crosbie secured the acquittal of a Bishops Stortford taxi driver and father of 6, KU, accused of refusing to carry an assistance dog – and so saving his licence and livelihood! Ms C gave her evidence sitting, with her golden labrador guide dog, Jess, beside her. She told … Continued

Are Rail Penalty Fares Fair?

Eighty six percent of people in the UK do not fully understand the rules on rail penalty fares, and as a result and could have criminal sanctions made on them inappropriately, according to a new national survey. In the online survey commissioned by BSB Solicitors, respondents were presented with three statements portraying circumstances in which … Continued

Drones will be literally flying off the shelves this Christmas

Given the increase in drone ownership, and as people are considering their seasonal gift shopping, we set out in this article how you can ensure that you can avoid falling foul of the law. You can be prosecuted and fined for improper use or even face a custodial sentence if guilty of endangering aircraft. Drones … Continued

Clown Caught?

There have been a series of involving people dressed as clowns frightening children as well as adults in London and across the Country.This is known as the “killer clown” craze which originated in the USA. One of the most significantly reported  “clown incidents” occurred on Friday 7th October when an individual dressed as a clown carrying … Continued

Just because the prosecution say it’s true

When The Prosecution alleges a client is in possession of illegal substances there is pressure at court accept that its true. When our client was arrested, police found a small quantity of white powder in his pocket. Our client who pleaded guilty to other offences always maintained that the powder was not an illegal substance as … Continued

A welcome and proportionate approach to “sexting ” between youths

The Sexual offences legislation was introduced to protect children not criminalise them for inter-peer relationships. Sexual offence legislation was introduced to protect young people. It is an offence to possess or make indecent images of children and young persons. The law, which predated much of the current digital technology, is not flexible enough to consider situations … Continued

Client found not to be in possession of a knife in a public place

BSB Barrister Rabia Mir secures acquittal of the client at Wood Green Crown Court. Rabia Mir secured an acquittal for the Defendant charged with possession of an offensive weapon (large kitchen knife) in a public place. The Defendant was alleged to have threatened the complainant with the kitchen knife on the street. This altercation was witnessed … Continued