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When instincts pay off and a very honest policeman.
Arriving at court this morning for trial in a 'fail to provide' a specimen of blood' case, that at first blush might have appeared to...
Matthew Griffiths
Sep 27, 20182 min read
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Landlords Beware
Today a number of provisions relating to private landlords came into effect. Although part of a wider legislative campaign to improve...
Matthew Griffiths
Apr 6, 20181 min read
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You mean this one? Fixed Penalties for Litter Offences.
Leaving Margate Magistrates court a few weeks ago, I lit up a cigarette and took a wander through the old town, before heading for the...
Matthew Griffiths
Mar 15, 20183 min read
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Tis the season… when many face the loss of their driving licence.
Drink driving and facing disqualification. Possible defences to drink-driving offences.
Matthew Griffiths
Dec 6, 20173 min read
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Tramadol - A Class C Drug
As I was listening to the news last night. there was a report that Laura Plummer, a British national, had now been charged with the...
Matthew Griffiths
Nov 12, 20172 min read
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Proposed increase in sentences available for animal cruelty offences
One of the news items that is sure to get a response on social media, is that of animal welfare offences and what is often perceived as...
Matthew Griffiths
Oct 5, 20173 min read
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Drones and the law
I think if I were to be 14 again, the prospect of finding a drone at the foot of my bed on Christmas day would be one of unparalleled...
Matthew Griffiths
Oct 2, 20173 min read
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Waste: Environment Agency Clamping Down On Criminal Activity
Locally, probably the most commented upon issue on 'social media' is that of waste and it's inappropriate and of course, unlawful...
Matthew Griffiths
Sep 27, 20173 min read
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High-Risk Offenders - The Hidden Consequences of a Drink Drive Conviction
Many people convicted of driving with excess alcohol leave court with a pretty clear idea as to the length of their driving...
Matthew Griffiths
Sep 25, 20172 min read
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A Taxing Problem For Business
The main provisions of the Criminal Finances Act 2017 come into force on 30th September 2017, and there are important things for a...
Matthew Griffiths
Sep 22, 20173 min read
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TDC Planning Enforcement. Can you help?
As part of an ongoing matter, we would be interested in hearing from anyone who has been the subject of either an investigation or...
Matthew Griffiths
Jul 12, 20171 min read
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Fly-tipping and the waste mine field. Part 1
The perils of responsible waste and rubbish disposal. The Environmental Protection Act and the householder.
Matthew Griffiths
Mar 4, 20176 min read
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Good news for disabled taxi users?
Wheelchair users who have suffered the indignity of being rebuffed by taxi and private hire drivers, unwilling to accommodate them or...
Matthew Griffiths
Feb 10, 20173 min read
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Constitutional Law and Ignorance
Writing the day after the Supreme Court delivered their judgement,one thing is for sure and that is that the case of R (on the...
Matthew Griffiths
Jan 25, 20172 min read
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