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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...
At Sahota & Sahota Solicitors, our specialist motoring offence solicitors in Leicester recently achieved an excellent result for a client who was at serious risk of losing his driving licence after reaching 12 penalty points within three years, also known as...
Our criminal defence solicitors in Leicester successfully represented two clients (JS and SK) who faced allegations of selling offensive weapons and possessing offensive weapons in a private place, contrary to section 141 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988. Both...
Our driving offence solicitors recently represented a client (AM) before Leicester Magistrates’ Court who faced a charge of causing serious injury by careless driving — a serious road traffic offence that often attracts a prison sentence in the most severe cases....
Our driving offence solicitors in Leicester recently represented a client before Leicester Magistrates’ Court who was charged with being drunk in charge of a motor vehicle and criminal damage, following an incident reported by the Leicester Mercury. The case involved...
Criminal damage is a common but serious offence that can range from a broken window to large-scale destruction of property. Whether the allegation involves graffiti, smashed items during a domestic incident or a protest-related act, the consequences can be significant...
Allegations involving tax evasion, HMRC investigations, and false accounting are not only stressful; they can also lead to severe financial and reputational damage, criminal charges, and even prison sentences. At Sahota & Sahota Solicitors, we have extensive...
In England and Wales, affray is a serious public order offence under the Public Order Act 1986. It involves the use or threat of unlawful violence that would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for their personal safety. If you are under...
In England and Wales, criminal offences are divided into three categories based on their seriousness: summary only, indictable only, and either-way offences. Understanding the differences between these categories is important if you or a loved one are facing criminal...
If you’ve pleaded guilty to a criminal offence or have been found guilty after trial, the next stage in your case may involve a Pre-Sentence Report (PSR). This report is prepared by the Probation Service to assist the Judge or District Judge/Magistrates in deciding...