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How do I appeal my Sentence in a Magistrates Court? August 19, 2022 - Appealing a sentence or a conviction is a common procedure in UK courts. However, despite its common use, the procedure and grounds for appeal are complex and sometimes difficult to understand.
Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule June 10, 2022 - Hearsay evidence is evidence of a statement that was made other than by a witness while testifying at the hearing and that is offered to prove the truth of the matter stated. There are a few parts to this, so let’s take it piece by piece.
What is Hearsay Evidence? April 21, 2022 - Hearsay evidence is evidence of a statement that was made other than by a witness while testifying at the hearing and that is offered to prove the truth of the matter stated.- The Magistrate and Crown Courts February 3, 2022 - The three main courts that an individual is likely to know of or have encountered in Criminal law are the Magistrate’s Court, the Youth Court, and the Crown Court.
- Harassment September 20, 2021 - Harassment occurs when somebody pursues a course of conduct on two or more occasions that amounts to harassment. Here at Criminal Defence Solicitors, we understand that this is not the most helpful of definitions in the entire world.
Police Station Legal Representation September 20, 2021 - The police are increasingly asking individuals suspected of committing a criminal offence to attend a police station voluntarily for an interview under caution rather than just arresting the individual.- The Mens Rea of the Theft Act 1968 March 3, 2021 - Section 1 of the Theft Act 1968 (T.A) provides that “a person is guilty of theft if he dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it;
- The Actus Reus of the Theft Act 1968 February 19, 2021 - Section 1 of the Theft Act 1968 (the Act) provides that “a person is guilty of theft if he dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it; and ‘theft’ and ‘steal’ shall be construed accordingly.”
- Is Intoxication a Defence? February 9, 2021 - In law, intoxication is a complicated and difficult element and includes being intoxicated from both alcohol and drugs.
Consent January 22, 2021 - The definition of the term “consent” is stated in section 74 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (S.O.A). This section states that “a person consents if he agrees by choice, and has the freedom and capacity to make that choice”.
