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Whether you're a witness, claimant, defendant or juror you are likely to be apprehensive about attending court. Procedures and formalities in court can vary widely depending on the nature of the hearing and the type of court. Whichever court you are attending, there is a wealth of information available on this site to ensure that you know what to expect.
May's Most Popular Articles...
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Failure to Attend Jury Service: Everyone that is between the ages of 18 and 70 who appears on the electoral register is eligible for jury service. The Criminal Justice Act 2003… [10864 views in May]
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Pre-Sentence Reports: If you’ve pleaded guilty to a criminal offence, the judge or your defence lawyer may request a pre-sentence report. This is essentially an impartial report that… [8410 views in May]
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What Will 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… [7680 views in May]
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Caught Drink Driving: The police can stop you if they suspect you are driving under the influence of alcohol. Also, if the police suspect you are about to drive a vehicle (for instance you… [4936 views in May]
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Why Was I Picked For Jury Service?: Serving on a jury is a civic duty that anyone that lives in UK could be called upon to perform. You can be called for jury service if: You are… [4378 views in May]
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Police and Court Bail: If a police investigation is ongoing into alleged criminal activity, you may be bailed to return to the police station on a future date. Once you have been… [4276 views in May]
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Farheen Khan
Re: Pre-Sentence Reports
My son has a pre sentence report interview. My son cannot communicate and has mental health issues. The solictor has will submit an appeal…
23 April 2025 -
Reic
Re: Failure to Attend Jury Service
Are these people real?? No wonder we have a society of moronic Big Brother watching obese idiots if this is the response to…
22 April 2025 -
Vonny
Re: Failure to Attend Jury Service
I did jury service in Cardiff Crown years and years ago. I was called into court on the jury. I had 3 cases all dead boring. I…
22 January 2025 -
Cinders
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Please please if there’s any advice,support or anything else you can help with please let me know, I fled the former marital home in…
8 January 2025 -
Cliff
Re: How to Complain About the Courts and Police
I wish prosecute Surrey Police. I require legal aid.
11 November 2024 -
social-issues
Re: Pre-Sentence Reports
Hello Emz, I can understand family and health questions. They seem quite reasonable. The focus on eye problems is a bit of a mystery to me,…
2 August 2024 -
Emz
Re: Pre-Sentence Reports
Could anyone help I had a presentence report done and they asked me loads of questions about my kids and partner and also if I have any…
30 July 2024 -
social-issues
Re: Pre-Sentence Reports
Hello, Lucy, I didn't make it clear enough that it's the Probation Service that is being stupid. Fishing isn't the only common mistake that…
23 July 2024 -
social-issues
Re: Pre-Sentence Reports
They are fishing, to be honest. What they don't want is a known violent offender harming a family while on probation and then they get in the…
23 July 2024
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