20/10/17

Alleged Breach of Prison Regulations | Kangs Criminal Defence Solicitors

Kangs Solicitors has been instructed to represent a former member of HM Prison Service, who is under investigation for conveying controlled drugs, prescription medicine and electronic items into a prison.

At the present time, the police are analysing seized items, including mobile phones, to ascertain whether or not they consider that there has been any criminal offence committed.

The Relevant Law | Kangs Criminal Law Advisors

A person who knowingly brings into a prison a prohibited article will be guilty of an offence governed by section 40 of the Prison Act 1952.

That Act only referred to spirits and tobacco, however, the effects of section 22 of the Offender Management Act 2007 makes it an offence to convey a variety of articles into prison; a full list of which appear at:

How Can We Help? | Kangs National Criminal Defence Solicitors

At Kangs Solicitors we have an experienced team which defends clients being investigated for or charged with crimes of every conceivable nature, including conveying prohibited articles into prison.

If you find yourself in a position whereby you require assistance then please do not hesitate to contact our team through either of the following:

Sukhdip Randhawa
srandhawa@kangssolicitors.co.uk
0121 449 9888 | 020 7936 6396 | 07989 521 210

Helen Holder
hholder@kangssolicitors.co.uk
020 7936 6396 | 0121 449 9888

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The Cut-Throat Defence | Kangs Criminal Defence Solicitors

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