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29 gru 2019 · The stereotypical image of a “good” criminal defence lawyer is that of a skilful and fearless combatant in an adversarial trial. Yet, the everyday working reality of defence lawyers is different. Most lawyers spend much less time on trial advocacy, as compared to client meetings or attending police interrogations.
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Contemporary criminal defence practice: importance of active...
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13 wrz 2019 · Protecting the rights of anyone suspected or accused of a crime is an essential element of the rule of law. Courts, prosecutors and police officers need certain powers to enforce the law – but trust in the outcomes of their efforts will quickly erode without effective safeguards.
In a criminal case, the accused person is called the defendant. Defendants are represented by an attorney, who may be an attorney from the Federal Public Defender’s Office if they can’t afford a private attorney.
18 paź 2023 · Joint Trials for Criminal Defendants & Legal Considerations. A judge in a criminal case may feel that it is appropriate to combine the cases of multiple defendants when their charges involve the same set of circumstances. This can help a judge streamline their calendar and resolve a case more efficiently.
Adopting a practical perspective, this book analyzes the Directives adopted by the European Union concerning the rights of and safeguards for suspected and accused persons in criminal proceedings. It provides recommendations, guidelines and effective solutions applicable to criminal proceedings.
12 wrz 2018 · These conceptions of representation and neutrality distort the criminal legal system’s understanding of who “the People” are, marginalizing and excluding the voices of those members of the community who stand to be harmed by the defendant’s prosecution or incarceration.
7 cze 2019 · In light of the above statement, critically assess whether and to what extent the criminal law recognises a general defence of consent. The concept of consent is widely used in common law as a defence for non-fatal offences such as battery of assault.
