In Your Corner

Salhan and Co Solicitors – Always in your corner

Packing a punch in courtroom victories and community spirit!

Our continued sponsorship of a white-collar charity boxing events reflects our fighting spirit and dedication to local communities in and around the West Midlands and further afield.

Like the heroes of the ring, we pride ourselves on our agile defence strategies and our commitment to securing the best possible outcomes for clients.

Our success stories span a range of complex legal battles, from high-stakes EncroChat cases to serious drug matters.

Want us in your corner? Contact Tarsem Salhan today on 0121 605 6000 or at tsalhan@salhan.co.uk to arrange a no obligation discussion about your case.

Read on for some examples of our many recent triumphs:

R v F

Leicester CC

F was falsely accused of three serious sexual offences including rape of a vulnerable relative. This was an extremely difficult case due to the complainant’s vulnerability and the family connection. Following meticulous preparation by our defence team and sensitive but robust cross-examination by our instructed King’s Counsel, F was rightfully acquitted of all charges. The testimonial from our very relieved and grateful client speaks volumes.

R v P

Leicester CC 

P was convicted of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. The Prosecution’s subsequent application under Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) included evidence from the Economic Crime Unit that the “benefit figure” was over £2.5 million. This was based on extensive investigations of P’s financial affairs including assets in India. We rigorously contested the Prosecution’s application for an extension of the POCA time limits. We successfully argued that there were no ‘exceptional circumstances’ and that the Court had no jurisdiction to grant the application. The POCA application was concluded with no order against our client.

R v C

Leicester CC 

C was charged with manslaughter following a fight as a result of which the victim sadly died. We obtained evidence in the form of unused CCTV footage and witness statements to show that our client was not the aggressor. Having pleaded guilty to manslaughter, our client was sentenced to a custodial sentence of 38 months.

R v C

Wolverhampton CC

C and her son were charged with possession with intent to supply heroin. Although C’s son maintained from the outset that C was not involved, the Prosecution refused to drop the charges against her. C was acquitted following a trial.

R v C

Nottingham CC

We represented both defendants in connection with serious charges of kidnapping, false imprisonment and actual bodily harm. The incident, which related to a business dispute, was captured on CCTV. Due to the evidence against them, both clients were advised to plead guilty. We successfully argued that the Court should approach sentencing on the basis that the case should be treated as an assault which had escalated, rather than by reference to case law on kidnapping and false imprisonment. As a result of the submissions made, both defendants received sentences of less than 21 months.

R v O&O

Nottingham CC

We represented both defendants in connection with serious charges of kidnapping, false imprisonment and actual bodily harm. The incident, which related to a business dispute, was captured on CCTV. Due to the evidence against them, both clients were advised to plead guilty. We successfully argued that the Court should approach sentencing on the basis that the case should be treated as an assault which had escalated, rather than by reference to case law on kidnapping and false imprisonment. As a result of the submissions made, both defendants received sentences of less than 21 months.

R v H

Manchester CC

H was charged with conspiracy to supply several hundred kilograms of Class A drugs. The charges followed an investigation by a Regional Serious Organised Crime Unit and featured the alleged supply of cocaine, heroin, MDMA, amphetamine, cannabis and ketamine throughout the UK. The investigatory techniques used included the analysis and comparison of surveillance evidence, cell site evidence and drug seizures obtained from the interception of multiple encrypted telecom devices. An EncroChat Preparatory Hearing took place following intricate legal arguments. As a result of the groundwork carried out and meticulous mitigation, H received a significantly reduced sentence.

R v M

Birmingham CC

M successfully appealed a sentence of 9 years’ imprisonment for offences of conspiracy to supply cocaine and heroin. M belatedly changed his plea to guilty at trial. The appeal was lodged on the basis that the trial judge failed to have proper regard to the Sentencing Guidelines and to mitigating features put forward on M’s behalf. Finding for M, the Court of Appeal substituted the sentence imposed for one of 6 years’ imprisonment. It found that the sentencing judge had departed from an earlier explicit indication that he would not take a higher starting point to that suggested by the Prosecution. Furthermore, the sentencing judge did not adopt the step- by- step approach set out in the Sentencing Guidelines

Always in your corner 

We are ready to fight your case with the same fearless spirit as the boxers taking part in the recent events in Birmingham sponsored by us. Contact Tarsem Salhan today on 0121 605 6000 or at tsalhan@salhan.co.uk to arrange a no obligation discussion about your case.