The government this week announced that West Yorkshire Police has signed up to a new identity checking service. The new service, already being used in a select number of force areas, with a further 20 going live before the end of this year, will remove the need for suspects to be taken to a police station to check identity.
One of the most serious offences before a criminal court is the offence of ‘perverting the course of justice’, this is because it strikes at the very heart of the criminal justice system.
Over the festive periods of Christmas and the new year one might enjoy the well earned break with a tipple or two.
With the clocks having gone back and both Halloween and Bonfire Night now behind us, easing into those dark wintry nights, it won’t be long before Christmas is in our sights and party season gets underway.
Most people are unaware that it is possible to get your licence back early if they apply to the court. Therefore, if your circumstances have changed since being disqualified, it is worth discussing with one of our criminal law specialists whether or not you can take advantage of this…
Many people who are convicted of driving with excess alcohol leave the Court with a clear view as to the length of their disqualification from driving, but for a significant number, there is an unexpected shock further down the line.
