The Government has dropped its proposal for judge-only trials in Crown Court cases likely to receive a sentence of three years or less. The change was made during the Commons Report Stage of the Courts and Tribunals Bill on 13th October 2026. The Bill passed its Third...
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Crown Court
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.
Suspended sentences for £100,000 Gatwick cannabis importation case
We recently represented two men charged with importing a combined 21 kilograms of herbal cannabis through Gatwick Airport have each received a suspended sentence following proceedings at Croydon Crown Court. The men were stopped at Gatwick’s North Terminal on 30th...
Suspended Sentence Secured in Imitation Firearm Case
Sahota & Sahota Solicitors, criminal defence solicitors in Leicester, secured a favourable outcome for a client facing an imitation firearm charge at Leicester Crown Court. Our client received 9 months’ imprisonment suspended for 18 months, with probation...
Suspended Sentence Secured After Defence Challenges £107,980 Fraud Allegation
Sahota & Sahota Solicitors secured a suspended sentence for a client who pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position after our analysis reduced the agreed loss from the prosecution’s original figure of £107,980 to £77,805. The case concerned money transferred...
No Further Action for Client Arrested on Suspicion of Conspiracy to Murder
Sahota & Sahota Solicitors recently represented a client who was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and interviewed by the police. The client was released on police bail while the investigation continued. After approximately six months on police bail,...
£771,000 Cannabis Cultivation Charge Dropped
Sahota & Sahota Solicitors represented a man charged following the discovery of a cannabis cultivation site in Leicester containing 1,102 plants. The police estimated the plants’ minimum street value at £771,000. Our client was one of three Albanian men arrested...
Not Guilty Verdicts Following Lengthy Leicester Crown Court Trial
Sahota & Sahota Solicitors are delighted to report a significant defence success following a lengthy trial at Leicester Crown Court (June 2026). We represented a 19-year-old man of previous good character who faced 16 serious counts arising from allegations of...
Sahota & Sahota Solicitors Featured in The Independent
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...
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...










