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Acquitted Of Firearms Charges
RE was one of 4 young men charged with conspiracy to possess firearms with intent to endanger life. The other 3 defendants pleaded guilty (represented by other firms) to a lesser offence but RE, represented by Safdar Ashraf, took the case to Trial. Counsel, Robert...
Ashcott Solicitors/Senior Counsel Application To Dismiss Fraud Allegations Successful
SA was one of 3 men arrested and charged with possession of articles for use in fraud (S6 Fraud Act 2006). The prosecution alleged that the defendant had been involved in using fake documents to obtain electronic transfers into their bank accounts of more than...
Another Murder Acquittal
This case was expertly defended by Ashcott Solicitors. Mr Patel KC of 33 Bedford Row Chambers, London and Counsel, Hugh Barton of Lincoln House Chambers, Manchester. The Jury considered the evidence and acquitted our client Mr Jermaine Leahong of murder and other...
Ashcott Client Acquitted In Multi-handed Complex Encrochat Prosecution – Possibly The First In The Country!
Our client, Mr Brownsill, was represented by the Senior Principal, Mr Safdar Ashraf and Senior Solicitor, Mr Karibo Lawson. Instructed Counsel was Felicia Davy of 18 Red Lion Court Chambers. Mr Brownsill was the only defendant who chose to contest the matter at trial,...
Another “Against All Odds” Victory For Ashcotts
Ashcott Solicitors recently represented a mother who faced with multiple counts of child neglect and cruelty offences. The case revolved around allegations being made against both the mother and the father by their daughter. Ashcott Solicitors had reperesented the...
Ashcott Solicitors Secure Another Acquittal As The Fight For Justice Continues
Asif Iqbal was unanimously acquitted at Leeds Crown Court of Conspiracy to Defraud and Money Laundering offences. He was charged alongside 4 other defendants on Operation Belle, a large-scale investigation into the workings of various companies that were involved in...
Another Rape Acquittal
Ashcott Criminal Solicitors together with Andrew Fitch-Holland senior Counsel of Goldsmith Chambers London have today secured the acquittal of a client charged with Rape at Manchester crown Court. The result is perhaps all the more remarkable in that the Crowns case...
Another Murder Acquittal
Yes , Ashcott Solicitors have maintained their remarkable murder acquittal rate (100%) . The case was expertly defended by Ashcott Solicitors ,Zafar Ali QC of 23 Essex St Chambers, London and leading junior counsel Mr Barry Grennan of Kenworthys Chambers , Manchester....
London Office for Ashcott Solicitors
We are delighted to announce our London Regulatory Law presence has now been enforced with the opening of new offices at 33 Bedford Row London WC1R 4JH The offices are in the heart of the London Legal community enabling Ashcott Fraud and Regulatory Solicitors to...
Expansion at Ashcott Criminal Fraud Solicitors
Ashcott Criminal Solicitors are pleased to announce that John Morris (Senior Solicitor) LLB Hons Liverpool has joined the Firm and will be heading up our Magistrates Department. John has 35 years experience in the area of Criminal and regulatory Law having previously...
Manchester Criminal solicitors secure Acquittal in case of serious violence
Defendant Acquitted of Violence at Train Station Ashcotts Solicitors and instructed counsel James Keeley achieved an acquittal yesterday at Leeds Crown Court. Their client was a young man who was accused of being involved in a violent fight in the McDonald's...
Manchester Solicitors achieve Drug Smuggling Acquittal
Jonathan Turner, Counsel at Argent Chambers, instructed by Ashcotts Solicitors, recently secured the acquittal of B who faced numerous charges of conveying prohibited articles into HMP Walton. The Crown alleged that the Mr B along with two others (who pleaded guilty)...
Manchester fraud solicitors achieve acquittal
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Fraud solicitors achieve acquittal
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ABH first offence charge – What to expect in the UK
Actual Bodily Harm, or ABH for short, is a serious offence to find yourself accused of. As a first-time offender, you’ll likely be even more stressed and confused about what might happen next than someone who has navigated the criminal justice system before. It’s...
Can the police freeze your bank account?
The police have a wide range of powers that they can use during and after criminal investigations. Unfortunately for some, this includes the ability to freeze bank accounts, and these freezing orders can be applied in a wide range of different contexts. In this...
What is the minimum sentence for drug smuggling?
Drug smuggling, also referred to as drug trafficking, is a serious criminal offence to find oneself involved in. If found guilty, you can face a serious, multiyear custodial sentence, along with fines and other restrictions. If you’re involved in a case, you may be...
What is voluntary manslaughter?
Being involved in the unlawful killing of another person is one of the most serious situations someone can find themselves in. Both in terms of legal repercussions and broader social implications, it can be incredibly difficult to deal with, and it’s imperative that...
Can the police force you to make a statement?
For those who are not specifically trained in the nuances of the legal system in this country, whether or not you can be forced to speak to the police can be quite a confusing issue. While this is often more of an abstract problem, in situations where you’re brought...
Can speeding offences lead to prison in the UK?
Speeding is one of, if not the most common, offences in the UK. Millions of drivers are penalised each year, and it is so common that many individuals don’t even consider it to be an actual criminal offence. While most people found guilty of speeding will face a fixed...
How is company director fraud defined?
Director fraud is a term that most people in certain areas of the business world are likely to have come across at least once or twice. Whether in newspapers or compliance documentation, it’s an important concern that relatively few have in-depth insights into. In...
Can police seize your assets before conviction?
Being the subject of a police investigation can be more than just slightly stressful. There are a whole host of factors that can have an immense impact on your ability to live your life, not least the sentence you might receive should you be found guilty. It can make...
How is online fraud defined in the UK?
It might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about crime, but fraud is the most common offence that’s committed in the UK. As more and more of our personal and professional lives become integrated with and dependent on the digital world, an...
Can the police search your car?
As members of society, we expect to be afforded a certain level of privacy in our day-to-day lives. The main contexts in which this right to privacy may not apply are often when we come face to face with the state in some way. Whether that’s during a tax audit or...
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