Contempt Of Court
The case of Tommy Robinson, or to give him his real name, Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has brought the issue of “contempt of court” into the public eye, but what is it all about?
New Sentencing For Assaults On Emergency Workers
When it comes to assaulting emergency workers there has, up to now, only been a specific charge for assaulting a police officer. This is a summary only offence which carries a maximum of 6 months imprisonment.
There is however an option to charge an offender with offences such as actual or grievous bodily harm if the injury to the officer is more serious.
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.
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