New Sentencing Guidelines for Child Cruelty
The Sentencing Council has published a new guideline for how those guilty of child cruelty offences should be sentenced.
Sentencing Guidelines For Supplying Drugs
The law surrounding drug supply can be extremely complex, with factors such as proof of intent to supply and the location of drug supply greatly effecting the way in which you can be sentenced.
Acquittals and enhanced record checks
An ordinary DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check can reveal previous convictions and cautions. An enhanced check, which is required for many jobs, may reveal more in-depth information held by the police. This can include intelligence, arrests, prosecutions and acquittals.
What Do Witnesses Have To Do In Court?
Support is available through the witness service for any witness who must attend court. The support provided may be practical or it may be emotional.
The Reasons Why You May Not Be Granted Bail
You DO have a right to be granted bail, however under certain circumstances this right can be taken away. The circumstances include the court believing that if granted bail it would be likely that you would:
Fail to surrender;
Commit further offences on bail; or
Interfere with witnesses
The Incitement Rules Undercover Police Officers Must Follow To Obtain Evidence
Agent provocateur, which is French for “inciting agent”, is an entrapment situation in which a person is enticed, incited or encouraged to commit a criminal offence which they wouldn’t have committed otherwise.
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