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October 1st, 2017

The Hidden Peril of Drink Driving

  Many people convicted of driving with excess alcohol leave court with a pretty clear idea as to the length of their driving disqualification, but for a significant number, there is a shock further down the line. Contrary to popular belief, there is no ‘right’ to hold a driving licence, merely by having passed a […]

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September 25th, 2017

Emergency drink driver keeps licence

A Lichfield woman who drove in an emergency while nearly 3 times over the legal limit has kept her driving licence after Magistrates found special reasons not to disqualify. Special Reasons The woman who pleaded guilty to an offence of drink driving while nearly three times over the legal limit was today told by Cannock […]

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September 18th, 2017

LIAR?

Liar, ITV’s new 6-part drama, is gripping the nation, with people already reaching conclusions as to whether Laura, played by the actress Joanne Froggatt (better known for her role as Anna Bates in Downton Abbey) is telling the truth when she accuses surgeon Andrew of raping her.   For most of us, this is highly […]

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August 11th, 2017

Conspiracy accused acquitted of £120k offence after careful cell site analysis

A Burton Man was acquitted on the day his trial was due to start at Stafford Crown Court after Sheppards Solicitors challenged the key evidence in the case. The man had been accused of a series of high value professional burglaries stealing property in excess of £120,00.00 in value. The prosecution case against the defendant […]

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July 5th, 2017

“Over the Moon” man acquitted of assault charge

A man from the Newcastle-under-Lyme area represented by Stephen Lee was today acquitted of an assault after a trial at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre. Under the pressure of cross-examination by Steve, both prosecution witnesses gave evidence inconsistent with the statements they had given to police officers.  So incensed was one of the witnesses when […]

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May 8th, 2017

Stephen Lee Awarded Higher Rights Of Audience

We are pleased to announce Stephen Lee has been awarded the Higher Rights (Criminal Advocacy) qualification. This will enable Steve to additionally represent clients in the Crown Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Steve can now represent clients at all stages of the criminal justice process from the police station upwards. Steve joins a […]

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