Sahota & Sahota Solicitors has been featured in The Independent, with our Director, Kally Sahota, providing comments on the proposed reforms to homicide law in England and Wales. The proposals consider introducing first and second degree murder offences and...
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Welcome to our legal roundup! Stay informed with the latest developments in the courtroom as we delve into recent court cases that have captivated headlines. From groundbreaking decisions to high-profile trials, our coverage provides a concise and comprehensive overview of the legal landscape, ensuring you stay abreast of the most significant legal events.
All Charges Dropped in Serious Class A Drugs Case
Sahota & Sahota Solicitors have secured an excellent result for our client after the prosecution offered no evidence in a serious Class A drugs supply case. Our client faced allegations relating to the supply of Class A drugs, namely crack cocaine and heroin. The...
Two Suspended Sentences on Separate Class A Drug Supply Cases in the Same Week
Sahota & Sahota Solicitors secured suspended sentences for two separate clients facing serious Class A drug supply offences at Northampton Crown Court and Nottingham Crown Court during the week 1st June 2026. Both clients faced the real prospect of immediate...
Possession With Intent to Supply Charges Dropped
Sahota & Sahota Solicitors recently secured an acquittal for a client facing serious drug offences at Leicester Crown Court after the Crown Prosecution Service ultimately offered no evidence. The client had been charged with: Possession with intent to supply Class...
Acquittal Following Serious Organised Crime Trial at Derby Crown Court
Sahota & Sahota Solicitors recently secured the acquittal of a client following a lengthy and highly complex 44-day trial at Derby Crown Court involving allegations of large-scale organised cocaine trafficking. The case involved a substantial multi-handed...
Successful Challenge to HMRC Account Freezing Orders
Sahota & Sahota Solicitors Secures Discharge of Multi-Million Pound Account Freezing Orders for Travel Business Sahota & Sahota Solicitors is pleased to announce a successful outcome in a case brought by HM Revenue & Customs, in which the firm acted on...
Key Changes to Bail Law Explained: Sentencing Act 2026
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...
Protecting a Section 10A Third-Party Interest in Confiscation Proceedings
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: What You Need to Know
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...
BBC Radio Leicester – Ben Jackson with Kally Sahota discussing Labour’s proposed reforms to jury trials
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...










