After a traumatic 10 months of uncertainty, I write this short article in the hope to help others that finds themselves in unfortunate circumstances, like the one that I was forced into,and would like to make you aware of a specialist solicitor who achieved for us what no one could have thought possible.
I am the head gamekeeper on a Large Estate with a team of 4 Beat Keepers. In January 2020 we found ourselves involved with Trespassing Travellers who were Hare Coursing resulting in violence and the theft of a keepers shotgun which was then used to threaten us. I was left with no other option than to try and regain control of the firearm which resulted ina struggle and it being accidentally discharged, leaving another hare courser injured.
While the Hare Coursers fled the scene we remained, beaten and bloody, for the Police to arrive. Later, several hare coursers were arrested due to one visiting the hospital with his shotgun injury. However, they claimed they were the victims,leaving us as the criminals. We were all arrested for several offences including Affray (public order), ABH, GBH and Possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. This became a nightmare and not knowing where to begin we sought legal advice, which we followed, from a recommended solicitor, Laura Saunsbury from Lewis Nedas Law, who is a leading expert in Firearms Law. Laura is a consultant solicitor with 25 years experience practicing exclusively in firearms related law, both criminal offences and firearms licensing appeals.
We were all facing a lengthy court battle and were at serious risk of losing our shotgun/firearm certificates, lively-hoods, and for my-self more than likely a prison sentence, but with Laura taking the lead role thanks to her expertise we all received a ‘no further action’ result, and had our certificates/firearms returned within weeks of the outcome.
We were all worried about the process of being charged and put on trial, especially having to give our version of events in a court against travellers. However, I can’t emphasise enough how much time and effort that Laura put into our case, every action and letter was done with consideration and at no point did any of us feel alone or let down.
Such like events are happening more and more up and down the countryside with disregard to common sense, but unfortunately there is a law and a legal process that needs to be followed.
I hope never to find myself in this position again but wanted to make others aware that bad things happen out of our control but with the right legal guidance the correct outcome will be achieved.
I have since bought Laura’s book,’ The Firearms Law Handbook’, which I was unaware of.
I have attached the link as I find it very interesting, factualand easy to understand. In my opinion this book is a must for anyone who holds a firearm/shotgun certificate.
Firearms Law Handbook – The Firearms Law Handbook covers all aspects of the law relating to the use of firearms in Britain.
I am the head gamekeeper on a Large Estate with a team of 4 Beat Keepers. In January 2020 we found ourselves involved with Trespassing Travellers who were Hare Coursing resulting in violence and the theft of a keepers shotgun which was then used to threaten us. I was left with no other option than to try and regain control of the firearm which resulted ina struggle and it being accidentally discharged, leaving another hare courser injured.
While the Hare Coursers fled the scene we remained, beaten and bloody, for the Police to arrive. Later, several hare coursers were arrested due to one visiting the hospital with his shotgun injury. However, they claimed they were the victims,leaving us as the criminals. We were all arrested for several offences including Affray (public order), ABH, GBH and Possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. This became a nightmare and not knowing where to begin we sought legal advice, which we followed, from a recommended solicitor, Laura Saunsbury from Lewis Nedas Law, who is a leading expert in Firearms Law. Laura is a consultant solicitor with 25 years experience practicing exclusively in firearms related law, both criminal offences and firearms licensing appeals.
We were all facing a lengthy court battle and were at serious risk of losing our shotgun/firearm certificates, lively-hoods, and for my-self more than likely a prison sentence, but with Laura taking the lead role thanks to her expertise we all received a ‘no further action’ result, and had our certificates/firearms returned within weeks of the outcome.
We were all worried about the process of being charged and put on trial, especially having to give our version of events in a court against travellers. However, I can’t emphasise enough how much time and effort that Laura put into our case, every action and letter was done with consideration and at no point did any of us feel alone or let down.
Such like events are happening more and more up and down the countryside with disregard to common sense, but unfortunately there is a law and a legal process that needs to be followed.
I hope never to find myself in this position again but wanted to make others aware that bad things happen out of our control but with the right legal guidance the correct outcome will be achieved.
I have since bought Laura’s book,’ The Firearms Law Handbook’, which I was unaware of.
I have attached the link as I find it very interesting, factualand easy to understand. In my opinion this book is a must for anyone who holds a firearm/shotgun certificate.
Firearms Law Handbook – The Firearms Law Handbook covers all aspects of the law relating to the use of firearms in Britain.
