Mortons Solicitors

30/08/2026

For our latest article we look at the legality and criminal law issues surrounding "Car Meets" - a growing trend across the UK.

Are car meets illegal? Learn about dangerous driving, racing, Section 59 warnings, vehicle seizures and other legal risks at UK car meets

29/08/2026

As we keep reminding people - it's a busy festival weekend and we're on-hand to help you, relatives or friends who find themselves in trouble.

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28/08/2026

Reminder for this bank holiday weekend.....

27/08/2026

27/08/2026

This weekend sees one of the busiest festival weekends of the summer with Leeds, Reading and Creamfields all in one weekend.

Here we offer a reminder of why it is also one of our busiest weekends too.

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Heading to Reading, Leeds or Creamfields? Understand common festival offences and how our criminal defence solicitors can help if you are arrested.

23/08/2026

For our second article of the weekend, we look at a report this week which highlights a "business crime hotspot" - and it highlights perfectly how sometimes crime figures can throw up surprises.

Business crime hotspots are not always where expected. Dorset data highlights shoplifting, repeat offenders and the importance of local crime patterns.

21/08/2026

Another busy week and the first without a heatwave in what seems an age!

In tonight's article we look at a three-man team who were arrested for digging a tunnel to commit a jewellery heist - and how unusual crimes are complex.

A tunnel jewellery heist highlights how conspiracy, criminal damage, digital evidence and unusual methods can complicate UK burglary investigations.

20/08/2026

With news that 25 inflatable boats and outboard motors have been seized in Felixstowe, we look at how clamping down on people smuggling isn't just a case of patrolling the channel and beaches.

People smuggling extends beyond Channel crossings. See how UK investigators target the supply chains, finances and networks behind organised immigration crime.

15/08/2026

For our first article of the weekend we look at last nights Government Alert about wildfires.

In this article we look at the potentially serious implications of being found to have started a wildfire - be it intentional or not- from a legal viewpoint.

Wildfires can start accidentally or deliberately. Learn when starting a fire may become arson and how recklessness can lead to serious criminal charges.

09/08/2026

With the family of 13-year old Kaylan Hippsley expressing their devastation over the proposed early release of his killer in a drink-drive incident - new PM Andy Burnham is under pressure to stop the early release program, despite limited prison spaces.

Early prison release changes have raised questions about serious offenders, victims' rights and what a prison sentence actually means in England and Wales.