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Following your arrest and after being charged with a criminal offence, you will be given a first court date. At the London courthouse, this will be in courtroom number 5. As soon as possible following you release, you should contact a lawyer to arrange a meeting to discuss your file. If you have not met …
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The consequences of a criminal record can be huge, and unfortunately, even if you are innocent, if you have been charged with a criminal offence it is always recommended that you seek legal advice. Domestic violence allegations run a broad spectrum, and include any act against a partner or relative – including damage to their …
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A criminal record can affect many aspects of your life, and travel is no exception. Every country has the discretion to refuse entry to an individual for any reason they choose, so it is difficult to say with certainty whether you may have issues if you have ongoing criminal matters. For countries for whom tourism …
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The Highway Traffic Act provides police with the power to pull over any motor vehicle during the course of their duty in order to achieve public safety. This means that an officer is allowed at any time to pull over any vehicle in order to check for a valid license and/or insurance on the vehicle. …
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When you enter into a guilty plea, you are waiving your right to trial, meaning the crown no longer has to prove your charges beyond a reasonable doubt. Guilty pleas are usually assumed to be valid, particularly if you had legal counsel at the time you entered your plea. When you enter your plea, you …
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