201106.07
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Introduction of drugalyser won’t have expected impact unless key issues are addressed

The drugalyser could make a disastrous start to combating irresponsible and dangerous driving unless key issues are sorted out right now, claims specialist motoring lawyer Oliver Gardner. The drugalysers, arriving in police stations this month, are expected to significantly ratchet up pressure on motorists who drive under the influence of drugs. In 2008 only 253…

201106.05
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Motoring law specialist warns: think very carefully before enhancing records to speed car sale

SPECIALIST motoring solicitor Oliver Gardner is warning that anyone even faintly considering altering mileage or garage records to think again after a first time offender narrowly avoided jail. The case of Manchester car dealer Sebastien Jaziorko illustrates the gravity with which the law treats such offences. The court found that Jaziorko had presented receipts for…

201105.09
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Cohabiting couples need to address property issues as new landmark case shows the limits of legal protection

FAMILY Lawyer Neil Grunfeld is urging cohabiting couples to address their property and financial affairs in the light of a landmark case being heard in The Supreme Court. The head of family law at Manchester based Howards Solicitors is warning couples to avoid possible financial and emotional distress by considering Declarations of Trust and cohabitation…