Police interviews – no lawyer can be costly

Not asking for a lawyer for the police interview was Jack’s second and most costly mistake that weekend in November 2022. If he had, he may not have waited almost two years and suffered the costs of funding his defence. He won’t get the time back and he will only be eligible to receive a … Continued

Abuse of Process

It is commonly thought that a magistrates’ court does not have the power to resolve all issues that might lead to abuse of process being argued. In the recent case of Mansfield v Director of Public Prosecutions [2021] EWHC 2938 (Admin), the facts were as follows: The appellant challenged a decision refusing an application to … Continued