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February 26th, 2018
Lucy Taylor-Grime successfully represented a client before Cannock Magistrates’ Court in relation to an alleged racially aggravated public order offence. It had been alleged that the client had wound down the window of a moving vehicle and shouted words to the complainant which were hostile and racially offensive. The allegation had been denied by the […]
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January 30th, 2018
A Matter of Character In criminal law, we talk a lot about character, but mainly in the context of ‘bad character’, or previous convictions that the prosecution will try to put before a jury to persuade them of the defendant’s guilt. After all, if he’s done it before, he is more likely to have committed […]
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December 15th, 2017
. Terrorism – A Case of Smoke Without Fire? Newspapers this week reported the following story: ‘The number of people arrested over terrorism-related offences in Britain has risen by 54% to 400 in one of the most intense periods for attacks in recent history. The Home Office said the increase in the year to September […]
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November 15th, 2017
Domestic Violence Protection Notices and Orders Domestic Violence Protection Notices (DVPNs) are commonly issued by police when attending incidents of alleged domestic violence. Invariably, whatever the rights and wrongs of a situation, and frequently it is quite impossible for this to be correctly judged, the male is the recipient of a DVPN. The effect of […]
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October 11th, 2017
Convicted Before A Magistrates’ Court – Can I Appeal? Many people convicted before magistrates feel aggrieved at the outcome, and wish to consider an appeal. A grievance may arise because they think that their case was not prepared correctly, or that the court reached the wrong result. For many people, a conviction could be […]
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October 1st, 2017
Many people convicted of driving with excess alcohol leave court with a pretty clear idea as to the length of their driving disqualification, but for a significant number, there is a shock further down the line. Contrary to popular belief, there is no ‘right’ to hold a driving licence, merely by having passed a […]
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