Appeals from Beyond the Grave

Appeals from Beyond the Grave

by | Apr 15, 2019 | Court

Appeals from Beyond the Grave The Court of Appeal has handed down judgment in the case of R v Max Clifford, the disgraced celebrity PR guru who was convicted in 2014 of a number of sexual offences and sentenced to 8 years imprisonment. Clifford died in 2017, so why...
‘Hung Jury’ – Not as Bad as it Sounds

‘Hung Jury’ – Not as Bad as it Sounds

by | Mar 28, 2019 | Court

‘Hung Jury’ – Not as Bad as it Sounds Last week the Hillsborough trial involving ex-police officer David Duckenfield ended without reaching a conclusion; a number of papers reported that there was a ‘hung jury’ – so, what does that mean? In an ideal world, a jury will...
What You can Expect as a Witness

What You can Expect as a Witness

by | Feb 13, 2019 | Court

What You can Expect as a Witness If you have provided a statement for the prosecution or for the defence you may be called to court to give evidence at the defendant’s trial. Is there help available for me? The Witness Service provide assistance for any witness who...
Sleepwalking – Is It A Defence?

Sleepwalking – Is It A Defence?

by | Jan 21, 2019 | Court

Sleepwalking – Is It A Defence? You wake up one morning and the horror of the night before quickly unfolds. Blue lights and uniformed police officers greet you, search your house and find your girlfriend dead in the bathroom. You have no memory of anything happening...