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September 2009

Richard Silver Solicitors secured the acquittal of a civil engineer charged with manslaughter following the unfortunate death of a colleague in a workplace accident. We were able to show that our client had followed correct procedures and was not at fault.

May 2008

Richard Silver Solicitors sponsored rider, Christian Elkin, competed again this year at the Northwest 200. He came second in the Greenline 250cc race, ahead of John McGuinness, narrowly missing victory by just 0.081 seconds.

April 2008

This year, for the second season in succession, Richard Silver Solicitors are sponsoring twice British 125cc Motorcycle GP Champion, Christian Elkin and the Barton Bikesport Team.

This season, he will be racing in the National Superstock Championship, riding the new 08 Kawasaki ZX-10 and will again compete at the Kennedy Northwest 200 in May, taking part in three classes; the 250cc, Superstock & Superbike. Christian’s greatest success of 2007 was winning the Greenline 250cc race at the NW200 and he was also presented with the Best Newcomer’s Award. Read more here.

October 2007

Richard Silver recently successfully represented local Solicitor, Anthony Landes. Without getting specialist legal advice, Mr Landes had pleaded guilty to speeding on the M6 in Cheshire in September 2005. Although the Police eventually admitted that the speed camera had not been properly type approved, they claimed that it was still accurate and Mr Landes then came to Richard Silver for help.

As a result of Richard Silver's intervention, and against strong prosecution opposition, a District Judge granted an application to set aside the conviction and remove the points that had been imposed. Not only did the CPS then have to drop the case altogether, but also Mr Landes’s legal costs were paid by the Court in full.

This case shows just how important it is to seek legal advice as soon as possible, and to make sure that the police evidence is carefully scrutinised and challenged if necessary.

If you think you might be affected by this decision, or would like advice about any aspect of motoring law, our contact details can be found in the box on the right