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Archive for tag: criminal defence
Harsher Sentences for Stalking, Death Threats and ‘Revenge Porn’
New sentencing guidelines have been released today to update laws related to revenge porn, the issuing of death threats, stalking...
Can You Legally Kill Someone in Self-Defence?
When does self-defence become murder, and what are the laws about defending your property?
A Simple Guide to the Single Justice Procedure
Received a Single Justice Procedure Notice? Find out what the Single Justice Procedure means for defendants and what we can do to help.
The Proposed Criminal Sentencing Code
Professor David Ormerod, arguably England’s foremost expert in relation to sentencing in the criminal courts, has been tasked with looking...
Convicted Before a Magistrates’ Court – Can I Appeal?
Those convicted in a Magistrates' Court have an automatic right of appeal. Here we give an overview of the process, and outline your options for an appeal.
Proposed Increase in Sentences Available for Animal Cruelty Offences
The government is planning to introduce legislation which will increase the maximum custodial sentence for animal cruelty offences under the...
Liar?
Liar, ITV’s new 6-part drama, is gripping the nation, with people already reaching conclusions as to whether Laura, played by...