by Simon Morton | 29 Nov, 2018 | Criminal Law, Fraud, General News
An article looking at the dramatic climax where the jury returned guilty verdicts in the case of R v Sally Metcalfe, the hapless Coronation Street Councillor caught up in fraud, money laundering and bribery. Does Sally have a case for appeal?
by Simon Morton | 21 Nov, 2018 | Criminal Law, General News, Sentencing
Restorative Justice (which is often referred to as RJ) is a way of holding offenders to account and can be used as an alternative to a caution or conviction, or alongside a sentence.
by Simon Morton | 20 Nov, 2018 | Criminal Law, General News, Internet Crime, Stalking Offences
Article explaining how nuisance phone calls can be reported to the ICO – Information Commissioner’s Office. We look at what the outcome can be for those making nuisance phone calls.
by Simon Morton | 15 Nov, 2018 | Criminal Law, General News, Sentencing
A suspended sentence is a term of imprisonment that is suspended so that you do not go into custody immediately and will not go into custody if you comply with the conditions attached.
by Simon Morton | 15 Nov, 2018 | Criminal Law, General News
With this recent case in the UK – where information recorded on an Amazon Echo – was used by prosecution as evidence in a murder trial – could data stored on apps and tech lead to a shift in prosecution evidence?
by admin | 7 Nov, 2018 | Criminal Law, General News, In The Media, Sentencing, Sexual Offence
New details have emerged about forensic testing deficiencies at two of the country’s leading laboratories. Police are currently investigating the circumstances, and a number of people have been arrested.