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Arrested for Assault: Does Witness Description Count?
When police are called to deal with an incident, such as an allegation of assault, they will speak to the complainant and other people at the...
Breach of Court Order: What Steps to Take Next?
Contact Orders
A contact order is a court order which sets out the circumstances in which someone who does not live with a child may see that...
Can a Final Warning Be Overturned?
Ok, there are a number of issues here. Firstly, a final warning cannot be given unless there is sufficient evidence to prosecute, but that the police have decided...
Can I Have A Case Transferred to Another Location?
The usual rule is that a claim for a fixed amount of money issued against an individual will automatically be transferred to the individual’s...
Do You Pay Court Costs if Found Not Guilty?
The short answer to your question is yes, but only in limited circumstances. Ordinarily if you are charged with a criminal offence, plead not...
Person Has Been Charged, Can Police Continue Investigation?
Whether the police continue to investigate a crime will generally depend on the crime itself. Relatively minor offences such as defacing a...
What is Legal Aid?
Legal aid is designed to enable people that would normally not have access to the legal system the ability to bring a court case. The idea is that the cost of the...
What Would Happen if I Don't Turn Up at Court?
The type of case you are involved in will determine what could happen if you don’t attend court as a witness. Even if you don’t think you have...
