by Levy Solicitors | Dec 15, 2020 | Crime
Rape Myths The Crown Prosecution Service recently produced new guidance for prosecutors considering rape charges. The new guidance was said to help tackle rape myths and stereotypes, several of which were referenced. How much of an issue are rape myths? According to...
by Levy Solicitors | Nov 30, 2020 | Crime
[Image credit: fullstoppr/13256567] E-scooters Did you know that e-scooters fall within the definition of a motor vehicle? You would not be alone if you said no. Due to the growing popularity of e-scooters and general ignorance in respect of the laws governing them,...
by Levy Solicitors | 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...
by Levy Solicitors | Sep 5, 2020 | Crime
Indictments – The Basics An analysis of criminal appeals reveals that indictment errors, often undetected at the trial stage, can lead to significant injustice. However, the Court of Appeal will not quash a conviction merely because there was some unfairness in...
by Levy Solicitors | Aug 27, 2020 | Crime
Knives – Cash for Surrender The Offensive Weapons Act 2019 makes provision for the surrender of certain weapons. Sections 44, 46, 54 and 55 of the Act amend various pieces of legislation with the effect that it becomes an offence to possess certain dangerous...
by Levy Solicitors | Aug 14, 2020 | Crime
Fighting for a Suspended Prison Sentence In many cases, despite the fact an offence is serious enough for a custodial sentence to be imposed, this can be avoided if the court can be persuaded to suspend the prison sentence. Which length of sentence can be suspended?...
