Plead in Haste, Regret at Leisure

Plead in Haste, Regret at Leisure

by | Jan 16, 2019 | Court

Plead in Haste, Regret at Leisure It should go without saying that no plea ought to be entered in any criminal case unless and until the case has been appropriately considered. Regrettably, we see an increasing number of people, who have attended court alone, being...
Soubry and the Nazi Slur – An Offence?

Soubry and the Nazi Slur – An Offence?

by | Jan 10, 2019 | Crime

Soubry and the Nazi Slur – An Offence? Was it an offence to accuse Anna Soubry of being a Nazi whilst she was broadcasting on Sky News? Potentially, is the answer. The Public Order Act 1986 contains the most likely candidates for any prosecution, in sections 4, 4A,...
Parental Dilemmas That Could Land You in Prison

Parental Dilemmas That Could Land You in Prison

by | Jan 7, 2019 | Cases

Parental Dilemmas That Could Land You in Prison It is a nightmare scenario that potentially any parent could face. A child returns home, late at night in an agitated state. He hurriedly tells you that he has been in a fight, it wasn’t his fault, but someone has been...
A Simple Adjournment?

A Simple Adjournment?

by | Jan 2, 2019 | Court

A Simple Adjournment? In criminal practice and procedure, you might think that the humble adjournment is a relatively simple and straightforward matter, but you would be wrong. A little like buses, never available when you want one, yet, when you don’t want a case...
Will the Court Know About My Previous Convictions?

Will the Court Know About My Previous Convictions?

by | Dec 31, 2018 | Court

Will the Court Know About My Previous Convictions? If you are being sentenced for an offence, the court will be aware of, and may take into account, any convictions you have. Whether this has any impact upon the sentence passed will very much depend on the date of...