If you have never previously committed a drug offence, you may understandably be concerned about the potential of facing jail time upon conviction. While in many cases jail time is unlikely for first time drug offences, it is important to be aware of the...
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The sentencing guidelines for drug offences vary depending on how serious the charges are for each individual case. For example, simple charges for ‘possession’ of controlled drugs typically carry more lenient penalties than charges for ‘...
Across the UK, there are roughly 175,000 drug offences per year, with 10.8% of crimes across the country being drug-related in some way. Because of this, there are a number of common drug offences. A drug offence may occur for a number of reasons, including...
Within the UK, there are a number of criminal offences that aim to prevent the supply and misuse of drugs. Across the world, these substances have been known to damage the physical and mental health of users, causing addiction and harming people’s...
Being charged with conspiracy to commit a drugs offence is incredibly serious, with the potential charges being suitably harsh. It is, therefore, important to understand what distinguishes an offence as a ‘conspiracy’ and what the potential...
Over 800 suspected criminals have been arrested worldwide following a global crime sting using the FBI-encrypted messaging app, ANOM. A joint investigation by Australia and the FBI saw devices with the ANOM app secretly distributed among criminals, which...
17 men were arrested in Leicester on Thursday 14 January, on suspicion of drug and money laundering offences. An investigation by the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) into a suspected Class A conspiracy led to 14 warrants being handed out. ...
Have you or a partner been caught up in the Encrochat police hack? Our specialist criminal defence solicitors can help. Having the right legal representation as soon as possible can mean the difference between a criminal conviction and freedom. Our team can...
UK Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has teamed up with her US and Australian counterparts to criticise Facebook’s end-to-end encryption policy. End-to-end encryption allows users to have private conversations which only the participants can read. In an...
Bird and Co are delighted to announce that Stuart Wild has accepted an invitation to join Bird & Co Solicitors LLP as a Partner with effect from 1st February 2019. Stuart started at Bird & Co in April 2004 and was soon appointed Head of the...
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