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What the Proposed Changes Could Mean for You The way criminal cases are handled in England and Wales might be changing soon. This could have a big huge impact on people who are accused of committing a crimes. The government is currently thinking about...

One of the most common and pressing questions we hear from clients who have been released on police bail is how long that bail can realistically last. The uncertainty surrounding pre-charge bail can be deeply unsettling, particularly where restrictive...

The current backlog across the courts in England and Wales affects individuals involved in all areas of legal system including Criminal, Family, Housing, Conveyancing or Probate matters. It outlines the national causes of delay and highlights the professional support and continuous communication provided by Wainwright and Cummins LLP throughout the legal process.

At Wainwright & Cummins LLP, our Criminal Department is currently engaged in one of the most complex and highly publicised trials of 2025. The case of R v HC & Others, currently before Kingston Crown Court, stems from an alleged long-standing...

In a complex and emotionally charged case, Wainwright & Cummins Solicitors LLP secured a full acquittal for their client, DF, who faced multiple allegations of stalking and domestic violence. Despite extensive digital and witness evidence presented by the prosecution, the defence successfully demonstrated serious flaws in the authenticity and reliability of the material. Through expert forensic analysis, strategic cross-examination, and unwavering advocacy, our criminal defence team exposed inconsistencies and created reasonable doubt—leading the jury to deliver a unanimous not-guilty verdict. This case underscores the importance of challenging digital evidence and defending against false or exaggerated claims in high-profile domestic cases.

Wainwright & Cummins Solicitors LLP's Criminal Defence Team has secured a further unequivocal courtroom victory in the complex, multi-defendant conspiracy trial of R v PB & Others. Our client, PB, was under suspicion of being a prime organiser...

This trial collapsed as the defence challenged the evidence to the gang-related attempted murder charges-Wainwright & Cummins win another important trial. Again, the Criminal Department of Wainwright & Cummins Solicitors LLP has shown its ability...

In another major courtroom victory, the Criminal Department at Wainwright & Cummins Solicitors LLP successfully defended a client in the case of R v TB, securing a full acquittal on charges of aggravated burglary — one of the most serious offences...

In a recent win for the Criminal Department at Wainwright & Cummins Solicitors LLP successfully defended a client in the case of R v VB (2025), achieving a complete acquittal on all charges of harassment and breach of a non-molestation order. The...

One of Our Favourite Client Reviews (So Far) At Wainwright & Cummins, we’re proud of the service we provide – but it’s truly special when we hear directly from the people we’ve helped. Client feedback not only lets us know how...