by Simon Morton | 15 Jul, 2023 | Criminal Law, General News, Sentencing
Interference with the administration of justice by Perverting the course of justice and witness intimidation have come under scrutiny in new sentencing guidelines…
by Simon Morton | 18 Jun, 2023 | Criminal Law, General News, Sentencing
What are pre-sentencing reports and what impact can they have on sentencing within a case? Here we explain their importance.
by Simon Morton | 4 Jun, 2023 | Criminal Law, Custody, General News, Sentencing
The overcrowding in our prisons is resulting in the issuing of more suspended prison sentences in some cases. We look at the impact of the issue.
by Simon Morton | 27 May, 2023 | Criminal Law, General News, Internet, Internet Crime, Sentencing
New offences relating to promoting self-harm online have been announced. We look at why they’ve been introduced and what the offences are.
by Simon Morton | 14 May, 2023 | Criminal Law, Dangerous Driving, General News, Motoring Law, Sentencing
New blood-tests could lead to more convictions of “sleep-deprived” drivers. We look at why the tests are being put forward and the implications.
by Simon Morton | 13 May, 2023 | Animal Cruelty, Criminal Law, General News, Sentencing
New sentencing guidelines for animal cruelty offences were introduced this week. We look at the new guidelines and why they’ve been introduced.