10/06/19
Violent Disorder | Kangs Serious Crime Defence Solicitors
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Kangs Solicitors has been instructed to defend a client alleged to be the instigator in a racially motivated violent disorder.
Cagin Husnu of Kangs Solicitors outlines the nature of the alleged offence.
What is Violent Disorder? | Kangs Criminal Offence Advisory Solicitors
- The offence is defined at section 2 of the Public Order Act of 1986 as where a group of three or more people threaten, or use, unlawful violence and their conduct together would cause people of reasonable firmness, present at the scene, to fear for their personal safety.
- The maximum sentence, upon conviction, for the offence is five years imprisonment.
How Can We Assist? | Kangs National Criminal Defence Solicitors
If you require our help and assistance please do not hesitate to contact us through any of the following:
Suki Randhawa
srandhawa@kangssolicitors.co.uk
0121 449 9888 | 020 7936 6396 | 07989 521210 (24hr Emergency Number)
Helen Holder
hholder@kangssolicitors.co.uk
0121 449 9888 | 020 7936 6396 | 07989 521210 (24hr Emergency Number)
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