This is the generic term given to specialisms of work not necessarily Criminal but with a degree of similarity to Criminal cases, indeed they are often referred to as Quasi-Crime. Between Mr Safdar Ashraf and William Southcott of Ashcott Solicitors the firm has over 40 years combined experience of such cases. Whilst certain of the principles and procedures of general Criminal Law apply, it is vital that any lawyer involved in this type of work understands the foibles of these specialist areas, and particularly the agencies that prosecute them, that only longstanding experience can provide.

Surprisingly Legal Aid can sometimes still be available for matters such as these. Particularly where Individuals are prosecuted however even where actions are brought against Companies or Company Officials Ashcott Solicitors have been able to successfully ensure costs have ultimately been paid by the Opposition or from central funds.

Areas covered include:

• Health and Safety Prosecutions
• Planning Law Prosecutions
• Private Hire(Taxi) Regulation and Licensing Matters
• Police Misconduct and Disciplinary Matters
• Civil Aviation Authority Prosecutions
• Education Act (Truancy) Prosecutions
• Waste Management Act Prosecutions
• Environment Agency Prosecutions
• Trading Standards Prosecutions
• Inquests
• Tabloid and other Media ‘Stings’