News & Briefings
Roger Sahota Comments on Review of CPS Sexual Offences Unit
Last week the HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate published it’s report on the performance of the CPS Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO) units.
If It Ain't Broke Don't Fix It – SGC Consultation on Reduction in Sentences for Guilty Pleas
The Sentencing Guideline Council's Consultation on proposals to reduce credit for guilty pleas is one of the most important developments affecting practising criminal defence lawyers for some time.
Client Briefing: Local Authority Prosecutions of HMO Landlords
Local Authority prosecutions of landlords who run unlicensed HMO’s are on the rise.
Berkeley Square Solicitors instructed in Third Party In Challenge to Multi-Million Pound Confiscation Order
Roger Sahota has been instructed to represent a third party interest in challenging one of the UK’s largest confiscation orders.
Berkeley Square Solicitors Benefit Fraud Prosecution Discontinued
Following written representations from our private client department, the CPS have agreed to discontinue fraud proceedings against our professional client who remains a person of good character.
Berkeley Square Solicitors Instructs QC in Cash Seizure Challenge
Roger Sahota is acting for four clients in challenging an application for the continued detention of cash – in excess of £100,000 – by the police.
Rail Prosecutions Discontinued
Berkeley Square Solicitors has successfully persuaded the rail prosecuting agencies to discontinue two rail prosecutions.
Berkeley Square Solicitors Success in Multi-Party Search Warrant Judicial Review
Berkeley Square Solicitors has settled Judicial Review proceedings with the British Transport Police in a multi-party application before the Royal Courts of Justice.
Acquittal for Berkeley Square Solicitors Private Client Department
Berkeley Square Solicitors can report another acquittal for our private client criminal defence practice.
No Further Action In Indecent Images Investigation
Berkeley Square Solicitors can announce another successful outcome in an indecent images investigation.
How Long Before Lie Detector Evidence is Deemed Admissible in Criminal Trials?
In a recent police investigation concerning the possession of indecent images, Berkeley Square Solicitors have become aware that Hertfordshire Police force are asking suspects to take part in polygraph tests.
Client Update - Corporate Manslaughter, Health and Safety and Food Safety – New Sentencing Guidelines Introduced
Last week the Sentencing Council announced new guidelines in corporate manslaughter, health and safety and food safety prosecutions.
Roger Sahota Speaks at Estate Agents Conference
Roger Sahota was one of the key note speakers at the 2015 Negotiator Conference, held at the Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, Mayfair, London.
Indecent Images Investigation Success
Following an intervention by Roger Sahota of this office, Berkeley Square Solicitors can report another success in an indecent images investigation.
QC instructed in Multi handed search warrants challenge in High Court
Berkeley Square Solicitors act for 11 claimants in a challenge to the legality of search warrants obtained by the authorities before the QBD.
Roger Sahota instructed in Indian Extradition Challenge
Roger Sahota has been instructed in a request to extradite two persons accused of serious fraud made by the Government of India before the Westminster Magistrates Court.
Prosecution Drop Charges After Berkeley Square Solicitors Intervention
Dishonesty convictions can have a devastating effect on the career prospects of professional clients.
Berkeley Square Solicitors Instructed in Multi-Handed Search Warrants Judicial Review
Roger Sahota has been instructed on behalf of 11 clients seeking to judicially review search warrants obtained by the police in the course of a long running fraud investigation.
Drug Case Diversion Success for Berkeley Square Solicitors
Further cementing our reputation for assisting our clients to avoid criminal prosecution, Berkeley Square Solicitors has achieved another notable success.
Berkeley Square Solicitors - Professional Client Vindicated
Fare evasion may seem like a trivial crime. However thousands of people each year are convicted of this offence and many do not realise until too late the impact it can have on their future job prospects.