Specialists in serious crime, including terrorism cases, sexual assault, armed robbery and fraud. MK Law Solicitors has dedicated its services to clients involved in criminal and family proceedings. Each case is different, that's why our lawyers treat clients with the care, consideration and utmost respect whilst providing expert legal advice and representation.
We passionately support our clients' interests and always strive to identify a position of advantage to maximise your chances of success. Our team of solicitors and police station representatives work 24/7 to ensure that your rights and entitlements at the police station are fiercely protected. We cover all London police stations.
We passionately support our clients' interests and always strive to identify a position of advantage to maximise your chances of success. Our team of solicitors and police station representatives work 24/7 to ensure that your rights and entitlements at the police station are fiercely protected. We cover all London police stations.
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The main difference between murder and manslaughter is that a person must intend to kill or cause GBH in order to be guilty of murder. It is this intention, known as the "mens rea", which creates complexity in this area of law. Depending on the seriousness of the harm sustained by a victim, a person may face a charge of Causing Actual Bodily Harm (ABH) or Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH).
The main difference between murder and manslaughter is that a person must intend to kill or cause GBH in order to be guilty of murder. It is this intention, known as the "mens rea", which creates complexity in this area of law. A charge of murder may be reduced to Manslaughter if the Defence can prove "on the balance of probabilities" that the Defendant had a "diminished responsibility" due to a mental impairment.
It is the severity of harm, including psychological harm, which determines whether the offence will be ABH or GBH. ABH can be surmised as harm which may affect the health or comfort of the victim, whereas GBH amounts to really serious harm. Both offences can be committed intentionally or recklessly, and it is this which will have a severe effect on sentence.
The most important factor when dealing with Common Assault is that it does not require any actual physical contact or harm. The requirements to prove a case of Common Assault are that a person has, intentionally or recklessly, caused another person to fear immediate violence against them, this can even be caused by words alone.
Domestic Violence (DV) does not necessarily mean actual violence but includes a number of other forms of abuse and behaviour between adults who have been or are currently in the same family or a relationship. Courts treat DV cases as being exceptionally serious and sentences will tend to reflect this however the maximum sentence will be determined on a case by case basis.
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Francis Bah
Nov 07, 2021
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Jackie Rose
Oct 14, 2021
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Pauline Vassell
Oct 14, 2021
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Having not had much experience with solicitors, I can honestly say Oliver Dean is extremely informative and honest with his advice. I can not thank this firm enough and Oliver for keeping us up to date with our case. I would highly recommend this firm, especially Mr Oliver Dean for his expertise honesty and detailed knowledge of the law and how it applied to our case. Thank you and all the best.
Besmir Besi
Sep 20, 2021
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Scott Barnard
Sep 19, 2021
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Having no experience of solicitors before, we felt in safe hands with Kirsti Green from the very beginning. Everything was explained clearly and she made sure that we understood everything at each step of the proceedings and all the options available. Kirsti replied promptly with great care and understanding. Three words to describe Kirsti’s approach would be sensitive, pragmatic and diligent.
Abdul Jones
Sep 16, 2021
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Darren Luckett
Mar 30, 2021
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Shaniqua Michelle
Jan 11, 2021
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I’m so glad I had MK Law by my side during my recent troubles. I was wrongfully convicted and left with no hope. Luckily a lovely solicitor by the name of Gavin helped me beat it all. He made it easy for me to understand all possible outcomes, terminologies and made sure I was very comfortable. Took it to a very personal yet highly personal and ended up with no further action. The best hands down!
D. P.
Aug 31, 2019
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I have to share my experience with MK Law, it has been fantastic. We spoke to the solicitor Kirsti Green who guided us through the process as my son had never been arrested before. She was brilliant, she did everything she could to help us. We went to the magistrates court where we were defended by a lady who did a fantastic job, she advised we opt to go to crown court and we took her advice. When we got to crown court we met our barrister Mr Derek Barry, what a lovely man, we had such confidence in him and we were right to as today the case has been dropped as the Crown on reviewing the case offered
Phil J.
Dec 25, 2017
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Unprofessional and incompetent. My solicitor gave me false advice and information which lead to a maximum 6-month prison sentence instead of a recommended community order, then wrongly advised me not to appeal as the sentence could be lengthened (it was already the maximum). I was told I could not use my evidence in mitigation but this was not true either. When I complained at a later date, they refused to talk to me and ignored my emails. Reported them to the SRA and ombudsman.
