September 12, 2018 DW Blog No comments yet What to expect as a witness If you have provided a statement for the prosecution or for the defence you may be called to court to […] Read more
September 3, 2018 DW Blog No comments yet What power do the police have to test my eyesight? There has been much ado in the press about police forces undertaking random checks on motorists and revoking licences at […] Read more
August 30, 2018 DW Blog No comments yet Supplying drugs or possessing with intent to supply These are the more serious offences relating to drugs that can lead to lengthy custodial sentences. What drugs are illegal […] Read more
August 28, 2018 DW Blog No comments yet Why was Ben Stokes found not guilty? Who is Ben Stokes? He is the England cricketer who was charged with affray and acquitted by a jury. But […] Read more
August 21, 2018 DW Blog No comments yet Racially aggravated offences In recent years legislation has been enacted to ensure that crimes demonstrating a hostility towards certain groups of people are […] Read more
August 16, 2018 DW Blog No comments yet What to expect as a witness If you have provided a statement for the prosecution or for the defence you may be called to court to […] Read more
August 13, 2018 DW Blog No comments yet Will I be granted bail? This article refers to adults, the law for youths is different. Do I have a right to bail? The starting […] Read more
August 8, 2018 DW Blog No comments yet Fail to provide a breath specimen If you are suspected of driving with excess alcohol in your body, you may be asked to provide a breath […] Read more
August 6, 2018 DW Blog No comments yet Criminal damage Essentially, the crime is made out if you intentionally or recklessly damage property. Most commonly it is damage to cars […] Read more
July 31, 2018 DW Blog No comments yet Manslaughter – New Sentencing Guideline The Sentencing Council, responsible for setting sentencing guidelines in England and Wales, has today issued a new guideline in relation […] Read more