Can you be forced into committing a crime? The defence of duress
By Diana Foye | Denial of free will in the face of threats or intimidation can be a defence against a criminal charge. So, you’ve been charged with a criminal offence, but you have an explanation or reason for offending – a serious threat was made to you or your family, and you had no […]
The case for the defence: how to prepare for your first meeting with a criminal lawyer
By Diana Foye | You’ve been charged, you have a court date, and now you’re thinking about what happens next. Your head might be swimming with the ‘what-ifs’, wondering what will happen to you, your family, your livelihood and more. You know you need a criminal lawyer; that much is obvious. But there are several […]