It wasn’t me!

It wasn’t me!

by | Nov 13, 2020 | Court

It wasn’t me! It is often the case that a defendant does not dispute that a crime has been committed but denies any participation. In such cases, it will be not only essential to challenge any evidence that points to the defendant as being guilty but also look...
Having the Last Word – Closing Speeches

Having the Last Word – Closing Speeches

by | Oct 31, 2020 | Court

Having the Last Word – Closing Speeches The closing speech is a significant opportunity for the defence to make a plea to the jury as to why a not guilty verdict ought to be returned. The speech, which will follow any prosecution closing, allows the defence to...
Human trafficking as a defence 

Human trafficking as a defence 

by | Oct 28, 2020 | Cases

Human trafficking as a defence In a recent case an appellant, referred to only as “V” pleaded guilty to producing cannabis and was sentenced to 26 months’ detention. He appealed against his conviction. The first issue you may think of is that he pleaded guilty,...
Planning Law – An Expensive Business

Planning Law – An Expensive Business

by | Oct 23, 2020 | Cases

Planning Law – An Expensive Business It can be quite tempting to ignore planning laws in the hope that changes you make to buildings and environment will not be noticed. In our experience, it is quite surprising just how often these breaches come to the attention of...
Rape Prosecutions

Rape Prosecutions

by | Oct 23, 2020 | Crime

Rape Prosecutions Newspapers regularly report that the number of rape prosecutions are low or falling. The Crown Prosecution Service has now published new draft legal guidance for prosecutors on “rape myths and stereotypes” as part of the revision of...