A criminal conviction is a mill stone for life. Once the black mark is entered against your name in the Justice Department’s computer, it is there forever. I...

You may or may not have recently seen me on Paul Henry’s show talking about new rules regarding drones, along with the privacy concerns they bring. On 1 Augu...

The criminal charge of careless driving causing injury or death is one of my favourite charges to defend. I can assure you, this isn’t because I enjoy injury...

Trial by jury is an ancient mechanism of justice. Its origins are traced back to Athens, where citizens would be compensated a day’s wage for their duties si...

We deal with people who have been caught up with drugs on a very regular basis. Whether the involvement arose because of drug use, possession, supply or cult...

There are two instruments the Courts use with a view to protecting people from physical and psychological abuse. In the Family and Criminal Courts, Protectio...

Unless you never watch or read news, you will have heard of this concept. A discharge without conviction is available where someone has pleaded or been found...

When business is running smoothly, the relationships with those you interact with are easily cultivated and maintained. A bit like a new relationship, with r...

Whether you’re looking at losing your licence due to demerit points, or as a result of the Court imposing a sentence, there are a number of things you might ...