I’ve been busy advising landlords on HMO liability over the past month. Some were looking for “quick” advice. While I am known for turning round work fast – “quick” is another matter. “Quick” implies, “off the top of your head, what’s the answer?” Whether a person has HMO liability will depend on the facts of… { Read More }
Archive for the ‘Criminal law’ Category
Papers, please (Magistrates Court Style)
Defendants in court now must declare their nationality. If a Defendant is a citizen of more than one country, s/he must declare all citizenships held. As of 13 November 2017, “A person commits an offence if, without reasonable excuse, that person fails to comply with such a requirement, whether by providing false or incomplete information… { Read More }
In the frame for Assault Obstruct PC? Read this.
I represented a family who were all charged with Assault / Obstruct PC. After engaging in deep legal research and repeated viewing of the police officers’ body worn camera footage – as well as CCTV from the local council, I was able to effectively cross-examine the officers – taking each of their versions apart, brick… { Read More }
Speeding Success: the 75 in a 40 hopeless case
Speeding down the North Cray Road, and having clocked somebody driving 75 mph in a 40 zone, the traffic officer was sure this one would stick. But I found a technical defence and my client walked away from the Bexley Magistrates Court with his clean licence intact. His father said: “Kristin was great today and… { Read More }
My Theft Mindmap
Students get a bit overwhelmed at this time of year – and panic about how they are going to learn – and memorise lots of law. Because I’m more of a “show me” type of learner, I make mind maps. Here’s a partial theft mind map for you to complete.
These finding legal advice tips will amaze you
Lots of people are looking for legal advice but no-one wants to deal with a lawyer to get it. Amirite?
Liz Truss’s Domestic Violence Sleight of Hand
This Government talks a big game when it comes to protecting victims of domestic violence – but it’s all sleight of hand.
Legal Aid & the Myth of Doing More with Less
Oh look! The Daily Mail have just run another hit piece on the legal profession.