VHS Fletchers Solicitors

30/10/2025

Nottingham - Criminal Defence Solicitors – Accredited Police Station Representative

https://crimeline.co.uk/crimeline-vacancies/

30/10/2025

Derby - Criminal Defence Solicitors – Duty Solicitor Vacancy

https://crimeline.co.uk/crimeline-vacancies/

30/10/2025

Nottingham - Criminal Defence Solicitors – Duty Solicitor Vacancy

https://crimeline.co.uk/crimeline-vacancies/

30/10/2025

Derby - Criminal Defence Solicitors – Trainee Solicitor Vacancy

https://crimeline.co.uk/crimeline-vacancies/

30/10/2025

Nottingham - Criminal Defence Solicitors – Trainee Solicitor Vacancy

https://crimeline.co.uk/crimeline-vacancies/

07/07/2025

Following police interview legal aid permits free pre-charge engagement with the police to try to keep criminal allegations away from court. Full details in the comments.

19/05/2025

We have been aware that the Legal Aid Agency has suffered a recent cyber-attack. We have received the following information from the Agency stating that the position is worse that first thought. It urges clients who have made a legal aid application since 2010 'to be extra vigilant' in contact with third parties.

Cyber-attack potentially exposes personal data for those who have applied for legal aid through the portal since 2010

14/05/2025

We are pleased to announce that experienced Crown Court litigator and accredited police station representative Abbie Fitzgerald has joined our team at Derby.

With over 15 years experience, Abbie represents clients across the whole spectrum of criminal offences, and has a strong commitment to advocating for the most vulnerable in society.

Read more about Abbie on her profile page (link in bio).

12/05/2025

We are pleased to announce that experienced Crown Court litigator and accredited police station representative Abbie Fitzgerald joins our team at Derby today.

With over 15 years experience, Abbie represents clients across the whole spectrum of criminal offences, and has a strong commitment to advocating for the most vulnerable in society.

Read more here.

Abbie Fitzgerald joined VHS Fletchers in May 2025 bringing with her 15 years experience in criminal defence and crown court litigation

25/02/2025

A new Crime and Policing Bill is due before Parliament for the first time on 25 February 2025. The Government claim that "the new bill will help tackle the crimes that matter most to communities but have been ignored for too long."

Simply for the headlines or laws that effect change? We'll see.

A new Crime and Policing Bill is due before Parliament for the first time on 25 February 2025 proposing a number of new offences and powers.

25/02/2025

There are a number of lessons to be drawn from the Sam Kerr case. When speaking to the police it is essential to mind your exact words. If you are a taxi driver, the best advice is to call the police and wait for them to arrive rather than taking your passengers to the police station.

All people should be careful not to use racist or offensive words in all circumstances not just for social and political reasons, but also to avoid having brushes with the law.

The prosecution of Sam Kerr for an offence of racially aggravated intentional disorderly conduct raised a number of important issues.

19/02/2025

New guidelines governing driving disqualifications have been published and will affect all cases sentenced after 1 April 2025.

New guidelines governing driving disqualifications have been published and will affect all cases sentenced after 1 April 2025.