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 the roadside. So, what are their powers? Can The Police Stop Me? Under section 163 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 a police officer in…
What You Need to Know About The New Sentencing Guidelines for Child Cruelty The Sentencing Council has published a new guideline for how those guilty of child cruelty offences should be sentenced. It covers three offences: cruelty to a child; causing or allowing a child to die or suffer serious physical harm; and failing to…
Drink Driving FAQ’s Take a look as we answer common questions and quires surrounding drink driving. 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 sample at the roadside. If that sample is positive, you are likely to…
Entrapment … Agent provocateur is French for “inciting agent”, an entrapment situation where a person is enticed, incited or encouraged into committing an offence that he would not have otherwise committed. How Does It Relate To Criminal Law? The police frequently use undercover police officers in relation to drugs offences. An officer becomes familiar with…
The Sentencing Council, responsible for setting sentencing guidelines in England and Wales, has today issued a new guideline in relation to manslaughter offences. Which Offences Are Covered? The guideline covers: Unlawful act manslaughter – a common law offence Gross negligence manslaughter – a common law offence Manslaughter by reason of loss of control – a…
