Course description
Being a higher rights advocate is arguably one of the most demanding roles in the legal profession.
Presented by popular speaker Clive Smith, this virtual classroom seminar is designed to keep you at the forefront of developments in the Crown Court, ensuring that your knowledge of the law, evidence, and sentencing is as up to date as possible.
This session will cover credit for guilty pleas - the latest from the Court of Appeal, directing the jury in sexual offences, minimum sentencing in firearm cases - what will amount to ‘exceptional circumstances’ and much more.
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Training Course Content
Introduction
Being a higher rights advocate is arguably one of the most demanding roles in the legal profession.This virtual classroom seminar is designed to keep you at the forefront of developments in the Crown Court, ensuring that your knowledge of the law, evidence, and sentencing is as up to date as possible.
What You Will Learn
This live broadcast will cover the following:
- Credit for guilty pleas - the latest from the Court of Appeal
- Directing the jury in sexual offences
- Minimum sentencing in firearm cases - what will amount to ‘exceptional circumstances’
- Digital disclosure - guidance from the Court of Appeal
- Inconsistent verdicts - the latest from the Court of Appeal on when it will interfere with a jury’s verdict
- Sentencing in serious assault cases - guidance on what constitutes ‘serious harm’ and ‘prolonged and persistent’
Expenses
MBL Seminars Limited
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