Stalking or Intimidating another person
Stalking or Intimidating another Person is an offence under Section 13 of the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 which carries a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison. To establish the offence, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable...
Honest and Reasonable Mistake
Honest and Reasonable Mistake is a defence to ‘strict liability’ offences which are offences for which the prosecution does not need to prove that you acted with a level of negligence, recklessness or intent. Strict liability offences include: Speeding Drink...
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Necessity
Necessity is a complete defence to a criminal charge which means it leads to a verdict of ‘not guilty’. You acted out of necessity if: You honestly believed on reasonable grounds that you or someone you were ‘bound to protect’...
Duress
Duress is a complete defence to a criminal charge which means it leads to a verdict of ‘not guilty’ your actions were committed under duress if: You received a threat of death or serious injury to yourself, a member of...
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