Criminal Law Articles
As one of the North West’s leading Criminal Solicitors, this section has all the useful articles we have collated which relate to criminal law. In this section you will find out about new laws, amendments to existing laws and precedents set – as well as opinion and lot’s of great advice from our award-winning crime team.
What is “lurking doubt”?
Lurking doubt is the rather rare circumstances where an appeal court will set aside what is determined to be an unsafe conviction by a jury. Here we look at a case study of the use of Lurking Doubt.
An Increase In Fraud Cases Likely Following Covid Pandemic
Legal experts are warning of a sharp increase in fraud cases as a result of the financial impact being felt from the Covid pandemic.
New Research Casts Doubts Over Transfer of Fibres Forensic Evidence
Getting a suspended sentence means the conviction stands but the defendent doesn’t go to prison unless they re-offend. So what comes into consideration?
Fighting for a suspended prison sentence
Getting a suspended sentence means the conviction stands but the defendent doesn’t go to prison unless they re-offend. So what comes into consideration?
Court of appeal case puts spotlight on the facial recognition police scheme
The use of facial recognition has been put on the spotlight by a case in the court of appeal. Here is what the appeal case found and what it means…
The Role of Jurors in Ensuring a Fair Trial
The role of a juror is to act only on the evidence presented in court. So what if a juror carries out their own “research” or shows bias? What are the implications?
Custody Time Limits during Coronavirus – Good News At Last!
A recent judgement turned down a prosecution bid to extend custody time because of a delayed trial during the pandemic and instead freed the defendent on bail.
Confiscation of Assets – What if an asset is shared?
The confiscation of assets deemed proceeds of crime can pose issues where a third party can provide they have a legitimate share of the asset.
Consent in relation to Sexual Offences
A vast number of sexual offence cases revolve around the issue of consent. Here we look at a recent case which could muddy the waters even more.
Sentencing Offenders With Mental Health Disorders
The new guidelines for sentencing offenders with mental disorders, developmental disorders & neurological impairments published by the Sentencing Council.
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