Taxi law experts Howards Solicitors are warning taxi drivers not to take the law into their own hands, even if they believe they are being provoked, after a new landmark ruling. The case of Eve Lamb v Equity Red Star has set a new precedent for the duty of care demanded of taxi drivers towards…
CRIMINAL lawyer Oliver Gardner is voicing his concern after a recent report found that rioters faced significantly harsher sentences if convicted within two weeks of the riots. The report by the Manchester Evening News discovered that those convicted within a fortnight of the riots received sentences on average 30% longer than those sentenced after two…
CRIMINAL LAW SOLICITOR Oliver Gardner is warning hot headed amateur sportsmen that a rush of blood can land them in jail after the latest case of a footballer striking out in the heat of play. The case of Royal Marine Corporal William Patten, who assaulted an opponent during a match in February 2010, highlights the…
Oliver Gardner’s radio interview with GMR’s Alan Beswick discussing the recent killings of burglars in three separate incidents around the Manchester area. Click here to listen to the interview.
Peter Eatherall, a motoring and taxi law partner at Howards Solicitors is representing Manchester Cab Committee in its legal battle with the Council. The Committee is alleging that Manchester Airport has unfairly favoured Arrow Cars, which has illegally restricted trade for other operators. The story was covered this week in the Manchester Evening News and…
