by Tahir Mahmood | Nov 14, 2025 | Criminal Defence
Silence at the police station is one of the most misunderstood features of English criminal procedure. Popular mythology suggests that suspects should always go “no comment” because saying nothing cannot harm them. The law is more nuanced. Under section 34 of the...
by Tahir Mahmood | Jul 25, 2024 | Criminal Defence
Do not make any comments upon arrest. These can be used against you. When asked by the police if you would like a solicitor, please take up this offer. A solicitor is there to protect your legal rights and asking for a solicitor does not mean that you are guilty. Be...
by Tahir Mahmood | Sep 2, 2019 | Criminal Defence
R v S (2019) – Leeds Crown Court… The Defendant (a Company Director) was charged with fraud, valued over £160,000. The Crown Prosecution Service alleged that this was a planned offence and one that took place over years. After pleading guilty, The...
by Tahir Mahmood | Mar 28, 2018 | Criminal Defence
R v W (2019) – Leeds Crown Court… The defendant was a serving prisoner & was caught in possession of a mobile. The Defendant faced a sentence of two years in prison but due to an early guilty plea & mitigation put forward to the court, he received...
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