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The Sentencing Act 2026 introduces important changes to the Bail Act 1976, particularly around how courts decide whether a defendant should be granted bail or remanded in custody. These reforms are part of a wider government strategy to reduce the number of people...
Sahota & Sahota Solicitors successfully protected a client’s financial interest in her family home during confiscation proceedings brought against her partner. Although the couple had undergone a marriage ceremony, the union was not legally recognised in England...
The Sentencing Act 2026 introduces important changes to suspended sentence orders. These changes are expected to take effect from 22 March 2026 and will affect how courts approach short custodial sentences. If you or a family member is facing sentence, the date of...
Kally Sahota, Solicitor and Director at Sahota & Sahota Solicitors, appeared on BBC Radio Leicester today to discuss the proposed Labour reforms announced by David Lammy in his capacity as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice. During the interview...
We recently acted for a client who faced serious allegations of affray and possession of an offensive weapon following a large-scale disorder outside a nightclub in Milton Keynes. The case involved CCTV footage, multiple witnesses and a lengthy investigation. From the...
Being charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs (such as cocaine or heroin) or Class B drugs (such as cannabis) is one of the most serious drug offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. Many people search for answers on what these offences mean,...
Our serious criminal defence solicitors recently represented a client (KB) at Portsmouth Crown Court charged with a numerous Class A drug supply offences. The matter came to us through a referral from a previous client, reflecting the trust placed in our firm by those...
The Court of Appeal has reduced several sentences imposed following the tragic deaths of Saqib Hussain and Hashim Ijazuddin, who died in a crash on the A46 in Leicestershire in February 2022. The appeal, heard before Lord Justice Warby, Mr Justice Lavender and Her...
The Courts can get it wrong. If you believe the sentence you, or your family member, received in the Crown Court was too harsh or unfair, you may have the right to appeal to the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division). The process is technical and time-sensitive, so...
If you’re represented under legal aid, changing solicitors is not as straightforward as it is for privately funded clients. Because legal aid is public money, any change must be approved by the Court or the Legal Aid Agency (LAA). You’ll need to show there’s a genuine...