Criminal Defence Blawg

The Benefits of Using A Bail Bondsman

August 1, 2012

(US Law) Few things in life are more stressful than the prospect of going to jail. Whether it’s all a misunderstanding that will soon be cleared up or you are facing serious charges, you don’t want to wait for court in a jail cell. You would rather be out enjoying what could be your final […]

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5 Reasons Why You May Want to Hire a Lawyer to Fight Your Traffic Ticket

July 31, 2012

Guest criminal defence blog post, mainly based on US law and general principles, outlining 5 reasons why you may want to hire a lawyer to fight your traffic ticket. Sometimes it just makes sense to pay the fine for a minor speeding, an illegal turn, or running a red light. If you have a good […]

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Criteria Bringing Canadian Justice into Disrepute

July 6, 2012

The following is a guest criminal law blog post regarding recent changes to Canada’s pardon program. One of the least discussed measures resulting from the changes made to Canada’s pardon program is about not bringing the “administration of justice into disrepute.” In other words, anyone applying for a pardon who has committed crimes serious enough […]

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Top 10 most viewed criminal law blogs on CriminalDefenceBlawg: May-June 2012

July 1, 2012

Below are the top 10 most viewed law blog posts published on CriminalDefenceBlawg over May and June this year (out of a total of 20 blawg posts published in that period). These have been ranked by the number of pageviews according to Google Analytics, which is often a useful indicator of quality of the blog […]

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The Rise of Scrap Metal Theft

June 27, 2012

Scrap metal theft is not a new issue. For decades occasional stories concerning, for example, the theft of lead from church roofs or the removal of copper pipes from uninhabited dwellings have appeared in local newspapers. But in the last ten years, as the global economy has faltered, scrap metal theft has risen to epidemic […]

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Federal Government Investigating Classified Intel Leaks (US Law)

June 26, 2012

A recent string of leaks related to classified intelligence information has reignited a debate on national security issues, and the public’s need to know, even right to know, what its government is doing at all times. As with all things in life, one’s take on this issue will depend largely, if not wholly, on their […]

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5 Common Clues Found At Crime Scenes

June 26, 2012

Below is a criminal blog post explaining 5 Common Clues Found At Crime Scenes. cc licensed flickr photo shared by Michael Melchiorre Every crime scene is different. Some are chaotic and unsettling; others seem almost undisturbed. Regardless of the setting, every investigation begins with a thorough assessment of the evidence at hand. Clues that will […]

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Under Arrest? 9 Do’s and Don’ts!

June 25, 2012

Being arrested means being taken into custody by the police and being legally detained. You may be guilty, but then again you may not. Whichever the case, knowing what you should or should not do in case you find yourself on the wrong side of the bars is essential if you are to have any […]

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Guest Criminal Law Blog: Stalking Law Change in Scotland

May 1, 2012

Below is a guest criminal law blog post from Jim Loxley regarding stalking laws in Scotland. Following the success of Scotland’s change in law on stalking, an alliance of UK stalking groups will be announced at Holyrood to celebrate. The event was put together by the Scottish National Stalking Awareness Group (SNSAG) and the alliance […]

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I have received a Notice of Intended Prosecution what should I do?

April 25, 2012

Below is a criminal law blog post regarding notices of intended prosecution based on the laws of England and Wales. This is one of the questions that a road traffic solicitor is asked most often. The legal obligations of the recipient of a Notice of Intended Prosecution are deceptively simple yet can be frequently misunderstood […]

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