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?
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.
How Circumstances Can Affect Sentencing
When someone charged with theft of £3000 received a harsher sentence than someone who stole £22000 – eyebrows were raised. Here we look at how circumstances surrounding an individual saw why these sentences were correct.
Can Sentencing and Delay Work In Your Favour?
With recent cuts in the criminal system – the amount of delays between a crime and sentencing can have an impact on our clients. What can be done to protect our clients? Find out more about what can be done when there are delays in sentencing.
Samantha Ford – 10 Year Sentence For Killing Twins
Samantha Ford received a 10 year sentence for the deaths of her twin boys. The sentence has been criticised for seeming lenient. Here we look beyond the headlines and why it is a 10 year sentence.
Is It Possible To Know Your Sentence Before You Plead?
Article looking if it is possible to know a sentence before a plea is made. Knowing what your sentence will be can influence your defence approach. Here we look at whether it is possible and the circumstances where this may be the case.
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