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

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

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 requirements, for

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: The allegations arose following a

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 prosecution brought by

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

We recently represented a client charged with the theft of a pedal cycle before the Magistrates’ Court. From the outset, our client maintained his innocence and entered a not guilty plea. A key aspect of the prosecution’s case relied

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

Celebrating the strength, resilience and brilliance of the women in our firm and beyond. Happy International Women’s Day!

If you are searching for the best solicitors in Leicester, the best criminal solicitors, or top rated criminal defence lawyers Leicester, client reviews are often what give you confidence in who to instruct. At Sahota & Sahota Solicitors, our

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 and Wales,

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

We are delighted to share that Sahota & Sahota Solicitors has successfully achieved re-accreditation with Lexcel, the Law Society’s prestigious quality mark for excellence in practice management and client care. This year marks a decade of Sahota & Sahota

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

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.

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

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 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

Our specialist driving offence solicitors in Leicester recently advised and represented a client who was voluntarily interviewed under caution in relation to an allegation of causing serious injury by careless driving which resulted in an elderly man suffering a

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

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

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,

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

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).