Month: August 2026

A chain of custody in criminal law refers to the history of a particular item of evidence. The police should be able to account for every movement a given item makes, from collection through to presentation in court. The reason this is so important is that evidence...

Being charged with committing a violent crime can be frightening, especially when the charge does not truly reflect what happened. The consequences can affect a person’s freedom, reputation and future. An accusation or even a charge alone does not establish guilt. The...