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Martin 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”…
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Why 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…
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The 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…
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Worldwide 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…
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Successful 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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“Martin Cray & Co’s assembly of experts proved my computer was hacked”
One early morning, the police turned up at my doorstep with a search warrant, came in and took my desktop, my laptop, my iPad, and my iPhone. They told me that allegations have been made that I had indecent images of children on my devices. I told them that was all rubbish but when they…
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James Yates secures No Further Action on “Covid Fraud” investigation.
With so many applications being made for various Covid-19 relief grants, loans ect, a new brand of fraud has emerged – “Covid Fraud”. The investigation centred on whether a business had fraudulently claimed for a Covid relief grant. The business owner was represented by James Yates in a voluntary interview and the decision has now…
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A successful lockdown for Martin Cray & Co clients
Despite the Covid-19 crisis and the state of national lockdown, we here at Martin Cray & Co continue to work tirelessly towards achieving positive outcomes for our clients. By effectively utilising remote working capabilities we have ensured that no case gets left behind during these uncertain times. We are working harder than ever to represent…
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15 questions you should ask your divorce solicitor before you start
Before you ask questions such as ‘how much does a divorce cost?’ and ‘how long will the divorce process take?’, there are more important questions you should ask your divorce solicitor in your first meeting. It goes without saying the divorce is a lengthy and expensive process, often fife with emotional conflict and stress, which…
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What are Child Arrangement Orders
If parents cannot agree on who should take custody of children then both parties can seek a Child Arrangement Order. This Court Order is usually necessary when there are children present during a separation or divorce where no amicable agreement can be decided. Our child arrangement solicitors can assist with disputes as to who will…
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