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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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April 6th, 2017

Blackmail accused suspended sentence

  A Cannock man who sent a series of menacing messages to his estranged wife and new partner narrowly escaped a lengthy custodial sentence after a judge was persuaded to impose a suspended sentence. The man used a series of social media forums including Facebook live to send the threatening messages. He had earlier pleaded […]

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February 4th, 2017

CPS victimless prosecution successfully defended

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) brought a victimless prosecution against a client of Sheppards for an alleged assault on her partner. During what was said to have been a medical emergency involving the clients child, two paramedics who had attended the address thought that they had witnessed the client strike her partner to the face.  […]

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