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At E&L Legal, we specialise in providing high-quality legal representation in both the Criminal and Military Justice Systems.
Whether you need advice at the police station, advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court, or defence in the Crown Court, our experienced team is here to protect your rights at every stage of the legal process.
While our firm is proudly based in Liverpool, we represent clients across England and Wales. Our reach also extends to British Sovereign Base Areas, where we offer dedicated legal support to serving Military Personnel.
At E&L Legal, we are committed to delivering clear, strategic legal advice — with your best interests at the heart of everything we do.
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Military Law
At E&L Legal, we offer a dedicated in-person service for serving Military Personnel. We provide free legal representation at all Military Police Stations, including those located overseas in British Sovereign Base Areas. As soon as you’re informed of an interview or attendance by your Chain of Command, you should call and ask for Amanda Sheppard directly. If your matter progresses beyond the police station, we can continue to represent you through summary hearings, Court Martials, and beyond. You’ve served your country — let us serve you.
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Criminal Law
At E&L Legal, we provide expert advice and representation in all areas of Criminal Law. We are available to assist at every stage of the process — from the police station to the Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court, and the Court of Appeal. Our team handles the full spectrum of offences, from driving offences and low-level theft to complex cases involving drug conspiracies, EncroChat investigations, and murder. No matter the charge, we are committed to protecting your rights and providing strong, strategic defence throughout your case.
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Motoring Law
At E&L Legal, we understand how stressful and disruptive motoring offences can be. Whether you’re facing penalty points, a driving ban, or more serious charges, our experienced team is here to protect your licence and your livelihood. We specialise in all areas of motoring law, offering expert advice and proactive defence strategies designed to achieve the best possible outcome for you. From the police station to the courtroom, we provide clear, straightforward guidance and strong representation every step of the way. We can represent you in Exceptional Hardship and Special Reasons hearings. Contact us today for more information.
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The Public Accounts Committee has published a report that raises concerns in relation to the level of support given to prisoners on their release
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A former Lord Chief Justice explained the reason for reducing the sentence which would otherwise have been imposed on an offender to reflect the fact that he has provided information and assistance to the police.
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A prisoner with an earliest release date in August 2027 made an application to the Prison Service in relation to participation in fertility treatment.
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Serious Violence Reduction Orders - Do they work?
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New Reasearch shows that police often lose vital case evidence
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The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 has received Royal Assent
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On 28th October 2023 provisions in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 came into effect, enacting changes to the laws in relation to the rehabilitation of offenders.
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Incidents were reported at 1,516 football matches in the 2022 to 2023 football season (50% of a total 3,024 matches). The number of matches with reported incidents decreased by 6% (-93 matches) compared with 1,609 matches in the 2021 to 2022 season.
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Sentencing guidelines exist to guide a court when deciding on the appropriate punishment for most drug-related offences. The guidelines reference the most common drugs, such as cocaine and cannabis, but do not expressly cover drugs which are less commonly found in this type of offending. One such drug is morphine.
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There is an exemption in firearms law (section 11(4) of the Firearms Act 1968) which allows a person to run a rifle range or shooting gallery where only small calibre rifles or air weapons are used without the need for a firearms licence.
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At the end of October, the Court published its full judgment, and this now allows us to explore the reasoning. Earlier case law from the Court of Appeal, in particular, R v Catt [2013] EWCA Crim 1187, suggested that the original sentence was very much to be expected.
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More than 100,000 children have a parent in prison for the first time since records began
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