- Intermediate/Introductory *6 hours CPD
Specifically developed to take candidates through all the criminal offences with which they must be familiar to become an accredited representative.
The course will provide accreditation candidates with the basic legal knowledge required to assess evidence and advise clients with confidence. Vital for those new to this area of work and for those candidates undertaking the accreditation process.
The offences are:
- Theft
- Robbery
- Burglary
- Taking without consent
- Handling stolen goods
- Offensive weapon
- Actual bodily harm
- Affray
- Criminal Damage
- Possession with intent
The topics covered will be:
- The elements of the offences
- Related offences
- Principal and secondary parties
- Specific defences
- Evidence evaluation
- Recent caselaw
- Charging standards
- Sentencing guidelines
- Attempted incitement and aiding and abetting