Criminal Solicitors in Leicestershire
News and Legal Insights
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.
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...
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...
Theft of a Pedal Cycle – Successful Defence
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 on CCTV footage, which was said to...