Why was Ben Stokes found not guilty?

Why was Ben Stokes found not guilty?

by | Aug 28, 2018 | Violent Crime

Why was Ben Stokes found not guilty? Who is Ben Stokes? He is the England cricketer who was charged with affray and acquitted by a jury. But the video showed him hitting someone? It did, his defence was that he was acting in self-defence, you can hit someone and still...
Racially aggravated offences

Racially aggravated offences

by | Aug 21, 2018 | Violent Crime

Racially aggravated offences Racially aggravated offences In recent years legislation has been enacted to ensure that crimes demonstrating a hostility towards certain groups of people are treated more seriously than before. If an offence is said to be racially...
Acquittals and enhanced record checks

Acquittals and enhanced record checks

by | Aug 20, 2018 | Law

Acquittals and enhanced record checks If I’m acquitted will the alleged offence show on a DBS check? An ordinary DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check reveals convictions and cautions. An enhanced check, required for many jobs, may reveal information held by the...
Will I be granted bail?

Will I be granted bail?

by | Aug 13, 2018 | Court

Will I be granted bail? This article refers to adults, the law for youths is different Do I have a right to bail?  The starting point is that you have a “right” to be granted bail. This right can only be taken away in certain circumstances. These circumstances being...