The first part of this article looked at the definition, aims and origins of criminal law, in particular in comparison with civil law. The second part however outlines what constitutes a crime in a little more detail.
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The Old Bailey is one of the most famous institutions relating to law and crime in the UK and perhaps beyond. The building and courtrooms of the Old Bailey have been the stage for many of the country's highest profile criminal cases down the centuries and so the name, as well as the building with its domed roof and gold statue of Lady Justice, have become symbolic of the judicial system and the courts of London and the UK.
The Old Bailey is one of the most famous institutions relating to law and crime in the UK and perhaps beyond. The building and courtrooms of the Old Bailey have been the stage for many of the country's highest profile criminal cases down the centuries and so the name, as well as the building with its domed roof and gold statue of Lady Justice, have become symbolic of the judicial system and the courts of London and the UK.
Here you can see here an infographic of the police in blue line and how it is said to be the largest and most visible segment of the criminal justice process.
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Having been resurrected after the Great Fire of London, the Old Bailey court buildings saw significant developments throughout the Georgian period alongside its neighbour, Newgate gaol, until it was completely rebuilt at the start of the 20th century. The second instalment of this article tells this story, arriving at the Old Bailey we know today.
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Should I Take a New Hampshire Field Sobriety Test?
New Hampshire Field Sobriety Tests (FST's)
Everyone has an opinion about Field Sobriety Tests ("FST's"). Police, prosecutors, and other members of the law enforcement community will likely tell you that FST's are the best way to determine if someone is impaired by drugs or alcohol, short of a breath test.
You may be arrested for DUI if the police believe that you did not perform well on the field sobriety tests where you walk the line and touch your nose, then we look to see why. We inspect the surface area where you were told to do the tests. We inquire as to whether the officer properly instructed you on how to take these "tests". We inquire as to whether you have any medical conditions that would have hindered your ability to perform these roadside contortions.
Most defense attorneys will tell you FST's are the biggest joke going and that their results are unscientific, unreliable, and mislead judges and juries all over the country.
Where do Justin and Mark stand on this issue? Well, their answer is simple - it doesn't really matter what police and lawyers thinks about FST's.
What matters is this: Does your JUDGE buy into the FST propaganda.
If you are in front of a judge who is skeptical about FST's, then it may not matter how "badly" you did on them. On the other hand, if you have a judge who thinks that FST's are as reliable and precise as the Hubbell telescope, then all the fuss about their unreliability isn't going to matter either.
Should I Take The Field Sobriety Test?
As a rule, Mark and Justin would recommend that you not take them - period. After all, if you don't take any FST's, then you won't have to worry about what your judge thinks about them. If he doesn't have any FST's to consider during your trial, then they can't be used against you.
Exercise Your Rights, You Can Simply Say No!
As a rule of thumb, if the police officer stopped you for s