Gamekeeper Jailed In Landmark Case
McSporrans criminal solicitors’ latest news on all aspects of criminal & road traffic law. A gamekeeper has been jailed for trapping and killing wild birds in Scotland in a historical case. The sentencing of George Mutch represents the first time a gamekeeper has been jailed in Scotland for a wildlife crime. Despite denying the killing […]
Scotland’s Drink Driving Limit to Change
McSporrans criminal solicitors’ latest news on all aspects of criminal & road traffic law. Scotland is to lower the drink driving limit in a move that will see the limit vary from the rest of the UK. The move will bring Scotland’s limit to similar standards to that seen in Europe. The UK has the […]
UK To Debate On European Arrest Warrants
McSporrans criminal solicitors’ latest news on all aspects of criminal & road traffic law. The UK Government’s current attitude toward European membership could lead to the country becoming a prime holiday destination for fugitives. MP’s have failed to endorse the country’s participation in the European arrest warrant (EAW) in a forthcoming parliamentary vote, which has […]
Changes to criminal justice system
A Bill has been published detailing changes to Scottish criminal law, including the abolition of corroboration. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this matter.
Car clamped for non-payment of ASBO fine
First man in Scotland has had his car clamped for non-payment of fine. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Surge in Confiscation Orders
There was a flurry of Confiscation Orders granted by courts around Scotland in February. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Air weapons consultation
The Scottish Government is consulting on plans to create a new licencing regime for air weapons. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
‘Kerb crawlers’ could lose their driving licence
‘Kerb crawlers’ are being warned that they could face disqualification from driving. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Forty-five vehicles clamped by SCS
The Scottish Court Service (SCS) has announced that 45 cars have been targeted nationwide during the past two months, as part of its measures to collect unpaid fines. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Major changes needed to tackle reoffending in Scotland
A recent Audit Scotland report, Reducing reoffending in Scotland, has looked at the efficiency and effectiveness of approaches taken to address the problem of reoffending. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
