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ASD/ADHD/Bipolar – the legal system
My colleagues and I have, for many years, had the privilege of being able to assist young people who have autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and bipolar disorder. Overwhelmingly this would be young men and boys between the ages of 12 and 25. As we know these disorders significantly effect personality and in…
Read MoreMartin Cray & Co. named top 3 solicitors in Brighton
Today ReviewSolicitors named Martin Cray & Co one of the top 3 solicitors in Brighton – crediting our perfect 5-star rating. The team are chuffed by the rating and should be commended for their hard work and commitment to their clients across Private Criminal, Family Law, Business Law and Private Law. We have often been…
Read MoreHow to prepare for court and courtroom etiquette
Attending court, whether for the first time or otherwise, is always daunting. Understanding courtroom etiquette and ensuring you follow formalities is essential to a good first impression. We have consulted with our solicitors to create this guide to courtroom etiquette to help make your day in court as smooth as possible. Preparing for court James…
Read MoreWhat Is The Difference Between Assault, Battery, ABH And GBH?
What does assault mean? An assault is committed when a person intentionally or recklessly causes someone to expect that unlawful force is about to be inflicted upon them. This means that inciting fear, including where someone might pretend to act out a more serious offence, can be considered assault, even if there was no contact…
Read MoreEverything you need to know about speeding tickets
Since 2014, Martin Cray & Co. have been named the best solicitors for motoring and driving offences. We have a steady stream of private clients who come to us when they need legal advice and representation in regards to speeding and other driving offences. Our expert speeding ticket solicitors have taken the time to break…
Read MoreMartin Cray & Co starting 2021 strong with several “no further action” decisions
Despite the challenges that 2020 has presented across the country – here at Martin Cray & Co we have continued to work hard for our clients and progress their best interests. This hard work has paid off this week with two clients represented in December by Martin Cray & Co solicitors receiving “no further action”…
Read MoreWhy is making child contact arrangements so important?
What are child contact arrangements? Child contact arrangements are terms that you and your ex-partner or spouse can either agree independently or with the help of a solicitor and/or via the court. They will set out where your child lives, when your child spends time with each parent and when and what other types of…
Read MoreThe importance of having legal advice for road traffic and speeding offences
Here at Martin Cray & Co we deal with a full range of criminal allegations and offences but it isn’t all wigs, gowns and the glamourous Crown Court environment depicted on television. A lot of important legal work takes place in the various Road Traffic Courts around the various Magistrates Courts. Within the walls of…
Read MoreWorldwide Freezing Order obtained remotely in High Court during lockdown
The team here at Martin Cray & Co have continued to find ways to protect the interests of our clients during this lockdown period. The team – led by Martin Cray himself – successfully applied to the High Court for a Worldwide Freezing Injunction in order to protect our clients interest in a high value…
Read MoreSuccessful July for our private criminal cases
We here at Martin Cray & Co pride ourselves on being able to provide a fully rounded Criminal Defence service ranging from Crown Court trials to driving offences in the Magistrates Court. James Yates concluded a successful July by providing plea and mitigation representation to a client caught driving while more than 3 times the…
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