by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Mar 28, 2021 | Law
This week saw the new series of the BBC’s Line of Duty hit our screens, with another battle ahead for the police against serious organised crime. For those new to this drama, the first episode may well have been very confusing. The episode was clouded in layers...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Mar 20, 2021 | Cases
What is good character? As far as the criminal courts are concerned, a person of good character is usually someone without convictions or cautions recorded against them. It is of particular relevance in a trial situation as the court will consider good character in...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Mar 19, 2021 | Crime
The government has announced what it has called a “world-first scheme” to track certain offenders as they are released from prison. The proposal will make those convicted of burglary, theft or robbery wear a GPS tag on release from prison. The scheme...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Mar 18, 2021 | Cases
More prosecution casework is carried out locally by prosecutors based in regional hubs. For some cases, the position is entirely different, and a specialised team of prosecutors takes over. Specialist Casework – Criteria The Crown Prosecution Service produces...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Mar 15, 2021 | Court
The Criminal Cases Review Commission began its work on 31 March 1997. It was created by the Criminal Appeal Act 1995, 25 years ago. It came into being after some appalling miscarriages of justice under the previous system of consideration by Home Office ministers....
