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Why would I pay privately instead of applying for legal aid?
Why would I pay privately instead of applying for legal aid? Created on May 01, 2020In our experience, people tend not to factor in the possibility of a criminal prosecution as an element of their financial planning. Having to defend...
Is it a criminal offence to breach Health & Safety law?
Is it a criminal offence to breach Health & Safety law? Created on April 24, 2020 Yes. Health and Safety law gives rise to both civil and criminal liabilities. Broadly speaking, civil liabilities include claims being brought by an...
What Sentence Will I Get?
What Sentence Will I Get? Created on April 17, 2020If you are convicted of a criminal offence, the court will consider the most appropriate sentence to impose. What is appropriate will depend on a number of factors, including the...
How do I drop a case?
How do I drop a case? Created on April 09, 2020Picture this: You are the parent of a teenage boy. He has a mental health condition that means he can sometimes be difficult to control. He becomes agitated, pushes you out of his way and...
What Will Happen if I’m Convicted of a Sexual Offence?
What Will Happen If I'm Convicted of a Sexual Offence? Created on March 30, 2020If you are convicted of a sexual offence, there are a number of potential consequences that we would seek to bring to your attention at an early stage in your...
What Happens if You’re Arrested by the Police?
What Happens if You're Arrested by the Police? Created on March 23, 2020 The arrest If the police suspect that you have committed a criminal offence, it is possible that you will be arrested and detained at a local police custody centre...
Being Served With a S49 RIPA Notice
Being Served With a S49 RIPA Notice Created on March 11, 2020Originally introduced in 2000 as an anti-terror measure, the Regulation Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) has increasingly been used by Police investigating a broad range of...
Judicial Apportionment – another legal aid nightmare!
Judicial Apportionment - another legal aid nightmare! Created on March 04, 2020Once you have received your Representation Order, following protracted correspondence with the LAA, you wouldn’t be criticised for thinking there is nothing...
Prison avoided by recent clients of Old Bailey Solicitors
Prison avoided for recent clients of Old Bailey SolicitorsCreated on January 26, 2020In the last month, Director of Old Bailey Solicitors, Rod Hayler has successfully avoided “inevitable” prison sentences for two clients in the crown court....
The Rise of Private Prosecutions
More recently, there has been a significant rise in Private Prosecutions, most notably in cases concerning fraud and financial crime. It is unclear whether the increase is driven by a perceived lack of Police intervention or driven perhaps by a just belief that a...
The Age of Criminal Responsibility – Should it be increased?
Should the age of criminal responsibility be increased? Every few years a new expert opinion, documentary or psychological study is released and this topic fights its way back into the media. This time it was the BBC’s ‘Responsible Child’, a factual drama outlining...
Legal Aid vs Private Funding
In our experience, people tend not to factor in the possibility of a criminal prosecution as an element of their financial planning. Having to defend yourself against the State, during the course of a police or HMRC investigation, followed by lengthy court...
Camilla Rents Contributes To Sussex Law Society Newsletter
Camilla Rents Contributes To Sussex Law Society Newsletter Created on December 16, 2019We are proud to announce that Camilla Rents, Director at Old Bailey Solicitors, has been invited to contribute to the Sussex Law Society newsletter. She has...
Sussex Law Student Work Experience
Sussex Law Student Work Experience Created on December 09, 2019The past three weeks shadowing at Old Bailey Solicitors have been invaluable. For someone in their final year of law school, who had never stepped foot into a law firm before, this...
What Can I Do While I’m On Bail?
What can I do while I’m on bail?Created on November 25, 2019Rod has specialised in criminal defence work since 1998. He is a trial advocate of 17 years’ experience and, as a Higher Courts Advocate, he represents clients in Crown Courts and in...
What’s Your Success Rate?
What’s Your Success Rate?Created on November 18, 2019Rod has specialised in criminal defence work since 1998. He is a trial advocate of 17 years’ experience and, as a Higher Courts Advocate, he represents clients in Crown Courts and in the...
What will happen if I’m prosecuted for a criminal offence?
What will happen if I’m prosecuted for a criminal offence? Created on November 10, 2019Rod has specialised in criminal defence work since 1998. He is a trial advocate of 17 years’ experience and, as a Higher Courts Advocate, he represents...
How do you represent someone when you know that they’re guilty?
How can you represent someone when you know that they’re guilty? Created on October 28, 2019Rod has specialised in criminal defence work since 1998. He is a trial advocate of 17 years’ experience and, as a Higher Courts Advocate, he represents...
No Comment?
No Comment? Created on July 04, 2019Rod has specialised in criminal defence work since 1998. He is a trial advocate of 17 years’ experience and, as a Higher Courts Advocate, he represents clients in Crown Courts and in the Court of Appeal. If...
Achieving Gender Equality in the Legal Profession
Achieving Gender Equality in the Legal ProfessionCreated on June 26, 2019Camilla has specialised in criminal defence work since 2010 and has particular experience in cases involving sexual offences, serious violent offences (including murder)...
Licensing case study
Licensing Case StudyCreated on June 05, 2019Grant Long undertakes licensing work in alcohol and entertainment applications on behalf of pubs, bars, nightclubs, off-licences, social clubs and restaurants. He is experienced in navigating...
Is This Rape?
Is This Rape?Created on May 16, 2019Rod has specialised in criminal defence work since 1998. He is a trial advocate of 17 years’ experience and, as a Higher Courts Advocate, he represents clients in Crown Courts and in...
County Lines – What are they and why do I need to know about them?
County Lines – What are they and why do I need to know about them?Created on May 03, 2019Camilla has specialised in criminal defence work since 2010 and has particular experience in cases involving sexual offences, serious violent offences...
Notice of Requirement and VAT Security – A Case Study
VAT Security - A Case StudyCreated on May 02, 2019 Fed up with working for “the man”, my client had decided to give up his employed position as a drainage engineer and set up his own company, doing exactly the same thing but on his own terms. ...
What is a VAT Security Bond ?
What is a VAT Security Bond and am I required to give one?Created on April 23, 2019 The Tax & HMRC Investigations Team at Old Bailey Solicitors have noticed a marked increase in “Notices of Requirement and VAT Security” in recent years....
Regulatory success for Old Bailey Solicitors in corporate liability case
Regulatory success for Old Bailey Solicitors in corporate liability caseCreated on April 16, 2019Director of Old Bailey Solicitors, Rod Hayler and deputy head of chambers and head of Regulatory Law at No5 Chambers, Adrian Keeling QC, have...
OBS client acquitted of conspiracy to money launder
OBS client acquitted of conspiracy to money launder
Criminal Justice on its knees
Criminal Justice on its kneesCreated on February 04, 2019Linda and has specialised in Criminal Defence since 1997 and is a Chartered Legal Executive Advocate, an Accredited Police Station Representative, a Commissioner of Oaths and has obtained...
Upskirting is back on the legal agenda
Upskirting is back on the legal agendaCreated on January 15, 2019Camilla has specialised in criminal defence work since 2010 and has particular experience in cases involving sexual offences, serious violent offences (including murder) and money...
The Dronecode – part 3
The Dronecode - part 3Created on December 23, 2018Jill qualified as a solicitor in 2003 and specialises in Magistrates and Youth Court work. She also provides police station representation and undertakes work in all areas of criminal...
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