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Drug trafficking is a serious crime, which can have severe consequences. If you're accused of drug trafficking, it's crucial to have a skilled lawyer to help defend you and represent your interests. If you're facing these charges, you may be...
Driving is an integral part of many people’s lives, providing us with independence and convenience every day. However, for people with medical conditions such as epilepsy or a heart condition, their ability to drive can be affected with severe...
If you are a taxi or private hire vehicle driver, losing your licence will obviously be a source of huge concern. The good news is that there can often be grounds to appeal taxi licence revocation, meaning there is a chance you will be able to have your...
Possession with intent to supply is a very serious criminal offence, with the corresponding penalties being strict. If you have been charged with, or accused of, possession with intent to supply, it is essential that you seek out specialist legal advice and...
Shotguns are often valued for recreational shooting, sports and even pest control. However, owning a shotgun comes with a lot of responsibility, and individuals must have a shotgun license to use one. The application process for obtaining a shotgun license...
An inquest refers to a legal inquiry into the circumstances and cause of a person’s death. The idea is to answer certain questions about how the death occurred. The process is generally used where a death is unexpected, or where the death is suspected...
Across England and Wales alone, there are over 156,000 people who own shotguns, and ensuring the safe and responsible usage of shotguns is essential for public safety. Adequate shotgun usage not only minimises the risk of shotgun-related accidents but also...
Being involved with a cannabis farm, such as a grow house, can lead to serious criminal charges. If you have been arrested, charged or are worried about a possible prosecution, then it is important to understand exactly how the police handle these matters,...
Cybercrime has grown exponentially over the past few years and is now considered to be a global threat by the National Crime Agency (NCA). Recent reports have revealed that Dorset has become a cybercrime ‘hotspot’ in the UK. It is estimated...
While the laws surrounding fraud are complex, most people understand that anyone found to be guilty of the offence could face a range of serious penalties. However, what many people do not realise is that fraud can be pursued as either a civil or criminal...
Being able to drive can be a fundamental requirement for many of us and if a driving licence is revoked it can cause extreme difficulties with day-to-day life. If you have had your driving license revoked and you believe that this was done wrongfully, you...
The Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) have the authority to revoke your driving licence if you no longer meet their licensing criteria. This can prove incredibly disruptive, particularly where you rely on your licence for work, or to support your...
Conspiracy to supply is a serious drugs offence. As such, it also carries a potentially significant penalty, which can vary depending on the circumstances of the case. Here, we discuss what conspiracy to supply is, what the sentencing guidelines for...
On 4 May 2020, the Bounce Back Loan scheme (BBLS) was launched. The purpose of this loan was to reduce the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on businesses by offering them up to £50,000 or 25% of their annual turnover. By doing so, the government...
KPMG’s latest UK Fraud Barometer found employee fraud rose considerably from 2020 to 2021, due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2020 saw a total of 44 acts of fraud committed by employees, but in 2021 there was an increase of 22, with a total of 66...
Businesses have a legal responsibility to keep their employees and any non-employees they interact with safe under the terms of the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. This includes in relation to COVID-19, and businesses can be prosecuted for failure...
Conspiracy to defraud is a serious offence which carries a potentially significant penalty if you are found guilty. Here, we discuss exactly what conspiracy to defraud is, what penalties you could face if you are found guilty and what may happen if you are...
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has promised to take “tough action” on those who use the popular party drug nitrous oxide otherwise known as laughing gas recreationally, including looking at making possession of nitrous oxide a criminal offence. ...
Community resolution orders (CROs) have been hitting the headlines recently due to their increased use during the pandemic. While some have criticised them as too mild to be used for more serious offences, for those facing a criminal charge, they can offer...
‘Crash for cash’ is a type of fraud where someone deliberately causes a road traffic accident to make a financial gain. Such scams often involve braking quickly and unexpectedly in front of a chosen victim, causing the victim to crash into the...
Inshore fishing forms a major part of the UK fishing industry. But the environmental impact of fishing and management of fishing stocks has been a source of great concern in recent decades. As such, fishing is a highly monitored and regulated industry. ...
In December 2020, the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested 21 people across the UK identified as customers of an online criminal marketplace that sold personal information stolen from data breaches. The website, WeLeakInfo, was taken down in January 2020...
Police have recorded a growing number of domestic abuse-related offences during the COVID-19 pandemic. This has fuelled speculation that factors such as being confined in close quarters and the additional stress from the impact of the pandemic are driving an...
Three people were arrested in Birmingham last month for fraudulently claiming £145,000 from the UK government’s Bounce Back Loan Scheme. Officers from the National Investigation Service (NATIS) and the National Crime Agency (NCA) carried out...
Being disqualified from driving can severely limit your life in many ways and, beyond the inconvenience of being unable to drive, reobtaining your licence may be of critical importance. For example, you may have been prevented from taking up employment...
HMRC has stated that it is looking into around 8,000 reports of furlough fraud received through its anonymous hotline. While the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (or Furlough Scheme) has helped millions of businesses keep their employees on the payroll...
Law enforcement agencies such as the National Crime Agency (NCA) have successfully infiltrated encrypted communications network, EncroChat. Although using encrypted communication services and devices is not in itself illegal – for example, WhatsApp...
R - v - T Our client, a man in his 50s and a former soldier, faced multiple charges of indecent assault. Kate Green's investigative approach and robust preparation of his defence, proved effective once again. After deliberating for just four...
At Renshaw Derrick we pride ourselves on achieving the best results for clients, whether it is protecting their interests in the police station, or representation in the Law Courts. Senior advocate and solicitor Ewa Russell is known for her thorough...
Partner Dwayne Lewis is in the vanguard of the firm's success, achieving acquittals in serious matters:- R V Q - client acquitted of causing death by dangerous driving. Assiduous and thorough preparation including the use of expert evidence was the key...
Renshaw Derrick paralegal Sharon Boyland appeared as advocate at Bournemouth Crown Court to conduct a Case Management Hearing in the absence of striking Counsel. Sharon was granted rights of audience by the Judge, and acquitted herself with style and...
Selina Goddard, one of our solicitors in the Magistrates’ Court, is renowned for her commitment to our clients and her fighting qualities. Here is a selection of her recent results:- R V C – harassment case involving texts and phone calls...
In-house Counsel Leah Dillon led by QC Sam Stein achieved an acquittal in difficult circumstances at Winchester Crown Court, ably instructed by partner Dwayne Lewis. We continue to be instructed in the most high profile cases and our results mirror the...
Renshaw Derrick continues to be retained in the most high profile murder cases. Ronnie Broit and Dwayne Lewis head up the team to assist the client in this matter. ...
Ewa Russell achieved a remarkable result at Weymouth Magistrates' Court when successfully arguing that our client should not be disqualified despite 10 offences of speeding. Renshaw Derrick continues to push the boundaries of exceptional service and...
Daniel Berman and Renshaw Derrick Solicitors have been instructed to represent David Noakes in respect of the MHRA investigation into GcMAF - a human protein. Daniel continues to assist clients requiring the most robust legal advice when...
Our defence team of Daniel Berman, Dwayne Lewis and Malcolm Gibney of Counsel secured the rightful acquittal of Mr P at Bournemouth Crown Court. Mr P had been accused of causing death by dangerous driving, but bore no criminal responsibility for...