The Implications of Age Cut-off Points for Sentencing
A recent case where a 17 year old commits a crime but turned 18 when facing sentencing, and ended up in a crown court. This went to appeal. So what was the outcome?
Changes to Sentencing for Counterfeit Goods Proposed
We frequently need to consider the use of force by police officers when arresting or otherwise dealing with suspects. What are the acceptable boundaries?
Encrypted Messages Accessed on “Encrochat” in Major Police Operation
We frequently need to consider the use of force by police officers when arresting or otherwise dealing with suspects. What are the acceptable boundaries?
Modern Policing – Necessary Restraint or Unlawful Violence
We frequently need to consider the use of force by police officers when arresting or otherwise dealing with suspects. What are the acceptable boundaries?
Digital Evidence & Disclosure – New Considerations for the Defense
The Court of Appeal this week considered the issue of digital evidence and indentified 4 new key points which could present challenges defending certain allegations.
Jury Trials and Covid 19
With the backlog of Jury Trials before the Covid-19 pandemic – the lockdown of the last 3 months has added to an almost impossible situation. So whats the answer?
Protests and the Public Order Act 1986
With an increase in Protests recently – offences under the Public Order Act 1986 are going to come under the spotlight. Find out what the implications are.
Can you go to prison for damaging statues?
With the recent BLM protests and subsequent damage to statues we look at at the legal implications. Can you go to prison for damaging statues?
When Will I Be Sentenced?
In cases where there is more than one defendant, some defendants may plead guilty before the out come of others. Here we look at when defendants are sentenced.
Why There’s an Increase in Postal Offences
A sharp increase in postal offences is a knock-on effect of the Coronavirus and has perhaps understandably slipped by unnoticed. But it can be a serious matter…
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