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Breaching Health & Safety Laws Legal Consequences

A breach of the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, and/ or a breach of Regulations, is a criminal offence punishable by a fine or imprisonment, or … See more

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Section 18 vs. Section 20 GBH What are the Differences

WebA Section 20 GBH is the less severe of the two, whilst a Section 18 GBH is the more serious. The categorisation of GBH is not determined by the severity of the injury. Both …

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Health & Safety Offence Lawyers England & Wales

WebSentencing Guidelines in relation to Health and Safety Offences came into force in 2016. The Guidelines increased the risks for individuals and companies convicted of Health …

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Is Emotional Abuse Domestic Violence

WebSection 76 of the Serious Crime Act 2015 defines the offence of controlling or coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship. The definition provides that coercive …

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Recreational Drug Use

WebContact Old Bailey Solicitors on 020 7846 4999 or complete a contact form by clicking here. Linda and has specialised in Criminal Defence since 1997 and is a Chartered Legal …

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Understand Assaults on Emergency Workers Legal Guidance

WebThe guidelines are based upon those for assaults on non-emergency workers, with an uplift applied to reflect the fact it was an emergency worker that was assaulted. The maximum …

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Actual Bodily Harm & The Law: A Comprehensive Guide OBLaw

WebABH is committed when a person commits an assault (that is, intentionally or recklessly causing someone to fear immediate unlawful violence or applying unlawful force to …

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Assault by Beating Solicitors in London, Brighton & Surrey

WebThe Assault on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018 creates the offence of assault by beating of an emergency worker. The term ‘emergency worker’ covers a large variety of …

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Success Client with Mental Illness Retains Good Character

WebClient keeps his good character. A client suffering from mental illness avoided losing his good character following an episode with his neighbour.

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Sexual & Violent Offence Solicitors England & Wales

WebThe best people, the best advice, the best outcomes. Established in 1999, and with offices in London, Sussex and Surrey, we have built our reputation as a leading regulatory law and …

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Saying No Comment in Police Interviews Legal Insights

WebThe legal adviser may take the view that the suspect’s arrest was unlawful, that no power of arrest had arisen and so an interview in police custody would also be unlawful. In those …

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Online Messaging in Sexual Assault Cases Consent Evidence

WebOnline Messaging in Sexual Assault Case. Sexual assault is a serious crime that can have severe and long-lasting consequences for both the victim and the accused. In cases of …

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Legal Consequences of Making False Accusations OBLaw

WebThe offence could attract up to the statutory maximum sentence of 6 months imprisonment, or a fine could be imposed. The police may offer a fixed penalty notice which would cost …

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OB Law becomes a Charity Ambassador Sussex Cancer Fund

WebOB Law is a Business Ambassador for the Sussex Cancer Fund Charity. Rod Hayler and Camilla Rents have both become Business Ambassadors for local charity the Sussex …

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Assaulting a Police Officer Sentencing Guidelines

WebA conviction for assaulting a police officer attracts a maximum sentence of 2 years custody (imprisonment) and a minimum sentence of a low-level community order. The guidelines …

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Understand Suspended Sentences What You Need to Know

WebSuspended sentences are available where a sentence of two years’ imprisonment or less is deemed appropriate for the offence. It is also more likely to be used when a defendant is …

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Charges & Sentences Domestic Abuse England & Wales

WebSection 1 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 defines domestic abuse as abusive behaviour of a person toward another person, when both individuals are aged 16 or over and are …

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Understanding Common Assault and Battery

WebOld Bailey Solicitors is a criminal defence law firm based in London, Sussex, and Surrey, with extensive experience in defending clients who have been accused of both common …

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Section 20 Grievous Bodily Harm Sentencing Guidelines

WebUnder section 20 of the Offences Against the Person Act, in order to be found guilty of GBH without intent, the prosecution must prove: You have unlawfully caused a wound or …

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Contact Our Brighton Office Old Bailey Solicitors

WebSpeak to our solicitors in Brighton today. To discuss your legal needs with our friendly legal experts in Brighton, you can call us on 020 7846 4999 or email [email protected]. …

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How Does Good Character Affect Court Cases Old Bailey Solicitors

WebGood character is not a defence to the charges but it is relevant to your consideration of the case in two ways. First, the defendant has given evidence. His good character is a …

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Legal Aid and the Justice Gap-

WebSuicide pact. This occurs when a person pursues a suicide pact with another, but they survive, while the other party dies. It must be proved by the defence that a suicide pact …

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