Students and Demonstrators - Anti Tuition Fees Protests.

Andrew Parker, our Head of Criminal Law, had a busy night on Thursday 9th. December 2010. Students and young people were alleged to have been involved in the anti Coalition protests against tuition fees in Central London. This provided many challenges for Andrew as he endeavoured to provide representation and specific specialist advice. Thousands of students had set off from the University of London  and many ended up being "kettled" outside parliament. As an aside, in recent years we have had students and interns from this prestigious university on placement with this firm.
Remember, M23LAW operate a 24 hour emergency service (07973803727) for suspects in criminal Investigations. This topically includes anyone alleged to have been involved in protests, marches or demonstrations. Our representatives have a wealth of experience and particularly in dealing with the Metropolitan Police.
We are experts in advising young (and not so young) suspects in any criminal investigation. Common offences are: Violent Disorder, Affray, Threatening Behaviour, Offensive Weapon/Bladed Article and Criminal Damage. Also, in the context of the scenes in recent weeks across England, potential prosecutions for Riot. No doubt the police and the CPS will be looking at Conspiracy charges, provided that they can obtain the necessary evidence.
CCTV evidence will be crucial and we at M23LAW are specialist solicitors in this area. Please note we were one of the leading law firms in defending in the Bradford Riots; we acted in a long  jury trial for the so-called ringleader in Bradford Crown Court. We have particular knowledge of Facial Mapping techniques and in representing on Identification Procedures under the Police & Criminal Evidence Act, known as "ID Parades."
This experience has been used to good effect in acting for suspects in police stations throughout England & Wales over many years.
Increasingly, many clients select our specialist Private Cases Department for their own requirements.

Bikers and Speed Limits.

The latest Department for Transport statistics reckon that over fifty per cent of motorcycles were driven above the speed limit on roads in Great Britain.
However, in 2009 the lowest number of new bikes were purchased since records began in 2001: 114,900.
Please note that M23LAW are specialist lawyers in the field of speeding offences, speeding fines and all other motoring (Road Traffic) offences. We act mainly in the South East, but in 2010 we have represented clients with cases all over England. Our busiest areas are the M23 Motorway (and the A23 also!) corridor and the whole of the M25 Motorway catchment. We routinely represent drivers and bikers in magistrates courts in London.
M23LAW, the Biker's Brief.