Criminal Law Articles
As one of the North West’s leading Criminal Solicitors, this section has all the useful articles we have collated which relate to criminal law. In this section you will find out about new laws, amendments to existing laws and precedents set – as well as opinion and lot’s of great advice from our award-winning crime team.
Tories Vow Tougher Sentencing Violent / Sexual Crimes
The Conservative Party Conference has seen calls being met for the Government to get tough on sentencing for violent and sexual crimes. This article looks at what these changes will mean moving forward and for existing offenders in the system.
Your Legal Rights – Are They A Mere Illusion?
The EU has published a report, ‘Rights in practice: access to a lawyer and procedural rights in criminal and European arrest warrant proceedings’, that details the extent to which fundamental human rights, in the context of criminal justice, are upheld across the EU. So what are your rights – and are they fully exercised?
Delayed Justice
In the case of Janet Commins, forensic evidence saw the original conviction of her “killer” overturned as new technology convicted someone else of her killing.
The Absent Witness
In some circumstances, it may be the case that there may be an absent witness. There can be numerous reasons for this – but the question is can the defence use this to their advantage?
More Sentences At Risk of Prosecution Appeal
There is to be an increase in the number of offences subject to prosecution appeal, where it may be deemed that sentences applied are unduly lenient.
Forensic Gait Analysis
This article looks at Forensic Gait Analysis and how the way you walk could be used in evidence against you.
Cause Challenges – Can The Defence Challenge a Juror’s Selection In The UK
Juror Cause Challenges are common for the defence to use in the US to remove to unsuitable jurors, but can this be used in the UK?
Using a Cut Throat Defence
A cut-throat defence is where one defendant gives evidence that is damaging to a co-defendant’s case, sometimes going as far as directly accusing the other person of the crime, while typically seeking to exonerate themselves.
How To Tell If Firm Of Solicitors Registered In The UK
Regrettably, this flexibility with language allows for confusion, and when viewing many legal websites, you would be forgiven for thinking that you are dealing with a qualified legal professional, when in fact nothing could be further from the truth. The distinction between a ‘real’ solicitor and anyone else is necessary. Here we look at how you can tell if a solicitor is registered.
Sentences For Drug Offences Involving Prison and Prisoners
With many offences, the punishment may vary according to the context of the criminality. The same is true when it comes to sentencing of drugs offences, and particularly when it involves prisons and prisoners. Here we look at why this is.
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