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1. What offences are connected with drunkenness and disorderly behaviour? January 23, 2011 The Licensing Act 2003 sets out various regulatory offences backed by a scheme of criminal sanctions and penalties. Whilst many of the offences cover licence-related offences such as carrying out unauthorised licensable activities, a portion of the Act covers offences relating to drunkenness and disorderly behaviour. The offences cover both the businesses and individuals who allow such behaviour to occur, and individuals who engage in such behaviour. If you are charged with an offence under licensing law, you should contact a licensing solicitor for legal advice. Even though criminal pen... (read more) Author: Richard Einerhann

2. What are offences under the Licensing Act 2003? December 20, 2010 The Licensing Act 2003 sets out the regulatory system for the licensing and service of alcohol in England and Wales. The Act is supported by a variety of offences designed to deter and punish offenders. Compliance is generally monitored by the local authorities, and thus enforcement and prosecution of offences is typically done by the local licensing authority. The police and other enforcement agencies can also take action in some circumstances. All offences under the Act are summary offences, meaning they are heard in the magistrates’ court rather than a more superior court. However, the... (read more) Author: Richard Einerhann

3. Ordinary people could be made into criminals, say solicitors September 08, 2010 The Law Commission is looking into the huge explosion of over 3,000 criminal offences that have been created in the past 13 years, as these ‘trivial offences’ could be making ordinary people into criminals. There are thousands of new offences that have been created in regulatory areas such as food safety, farming and retailing. In a consultation paper commissioned on theses minor red tape offences remarked that “ordinary people and businesses are being subjected to ever increasing numbers of what, in all probability, will turn out to be illusory or empty threats of criminal prosecution.” ... (read more) Author: clara piere

4. Toronto Criminal Law Firms July 26, 2010 If you reside in Toronto or the Ontario area and have been charge with a crime of some sort, this article aims at explaining the importance of hiring a good criminal lawyer and giving you some pointers on how to choose wisely. Contrary to what most people assume, criminal lawyers don’t provide advice and representation in court exclusively for homicide and assault cases. In fact, there are many other allegations that require the expert advice and skillful representation of a Toronto criminal law firm. These also include white collar offences, driving offences and regulatory offences. ... (read more) Author: Fabiola Groshan

5. Make an Informed Choice of Your Toronto Criminal Lawyers July 26, 2010 The law distinguishes between two types of lawsuits, namely civil and criminal. The former implies two private parties, whereas in the latter, one or more individuals are brought to justice by a prosecutor on behalf of the federal government or state. It is the role of criminal lawyers to devise a defence strategy and represent the plaintiff in a criminal lawsuit. Criminal lawsuits cover a wide variety criminal offences. Individuals can benefit from legal advice and representation in court from criminal lawyers for a number of crimes, such as white collar offences, homicides and assaults... (read more) Author: Fabiola Groshan

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