This course will address the most significant problem areas facing criminal practitioners; from clients and custody to courts and confinement; seeking solutions and giving essential practice support at the time when you most need it. There will be plenty of opportunity for open discussion. The ten principal problem areas covered will include:
1. Contracts and profitability – Client relations management
2. Criminal Procedure Rules – How to avoid a kicking
3. Innocent until proven what? – Case law you need to know
4. Joint enterprise – Still catching people out
5. Hearsay evidence – Dealing with notices
6. Bad character – Effective trial management
7. Confiscation and restraint – Why you need to be ready
8. Sentencing – Including breaches and recalls
9. Statute commencements - All the most relevant this year
10. Judgments – Problem cases explained