Crime

The Need For Defendant Anonymity In Sex Cases

For quite some time I have been calling for a level playing field in sex cases. The issue is that regarding an equality of anonymity for the defendant along with the alleged victim. Being arrested and charged for any criminal offence can be a distressing time but for those who are alleged to have committed sexual offences, the problems are far reaching. As early as the first court appearance, the defendant can have his name published and that they have been arrested for a sexual offence. Our society views sexual…Read more
Published: 18th February 2016
Categories: Crime

Leave The Mistletoe At Home This Christmas Party Season, Warns Mr Loophole

A leading criminal lawyer is warning revellers who drink too much at their office Christmas party that they could wake up with more than a hangover! Nick Freeman, aka Mr Loophole, said that in a number of instances which had started as a “kiss under the mistletoe” would, in some cases, end with a charge of sexual assault or rape when morning-after guilt had kicked in. Earlier this year, the lawyer – who has successfully defended clients including actors, premier league footballers and rock stars – urged those consuming alcohol…Read more
Published: 25th November 2015
Categories: Crime, Press Releases

Urgent Review Of Time Limits On Police Bail, Says Defence Lawyer Nick Freeman

A full review into the ever increasing police policy of arresting suspects under a blaze of publicity, and then keeping them on bail for month after month, is being called for by a leading criminal defence lawyer. Nick Freeman said a string of recent cases – many involving high profile individuals – demonstrated that police were prematurely arresting suspects before their investigations had reached an appropriate stage. The Loophole lawyer, who began his career prosecuting for Greater Manchester police, said an arrest should only be made once officers had reasonable…Read more
Published: 14th October 2015
Categories: Crime, Road Traffic

Mr Loophole Says New Law Which Bans Smoking Ban In Cars With Children Too Soft!

A new law banning motorists from smoking in cars if under 18s are present has been branded “too soft” by the country’s leading traffic lawyer. Ardent anti-smoker Nick Freeman said that whilst he was broadly supportive of the incoming legislation - which, from Thursday will see motorists fined £50 if they are caught smoking in a vehicle in the presence of a child – he also questioned how it would be policed. Mr Freeman, aka Mr Loophole, who has never had a cigarette in his life, said: “Whilst I congratulate…Read more
Published: 29th September 2015
Categories: Crime, Press Releases, Road Traffic