Sentences with phrase «interests in a criminal prosecution»

For example, if (i) the offender has repaired the damage or injury done (or at least has made every reasonable effort to compensate for the injustice caused), and (ii) the public and private interests in a criminal prosecution are deemed low, the prosecutor or court may terminate the prosecution without imposing sanctions.

Not exact matches

Keir Starmer QC, director of public prosecutions, said: «Having thoroughly reviewed the evidence gathered by the police, we have decided there is sufficient evidence and it is in the public interest to bring criminal charges against Margaret Moran.

Announcing the Crown Prosecution Service decision, Mr Starmer said: «In four cases, we have concluded that there is sufficient evidence to bring criminal charges and that it is in the public interest to charge the individuals concerned.&raquIn four cases, we have concluded that there is sufficient evidence to bring criminal charges and that it is in the public interest to charge the individuals concerned.&raquin the public interest to charge the individuals concerned.»

The Court noted at para. 64: «In Crown Policy manuals, the initiation or continuation of a prosecution is generally not recommended unless there exists a reasonable prospect of conviction and it is in the public interest to pursue the criminal proceeding.&raquIn Crown Policy manuals, the initiation or continuation of a prosecution is generally not recommended unless there exists a reasonable prospect of conviction and it is in the public interest to pursue the criminal proceeding.&raquin the public interest to pursue the criminal proceeding.»

Schabas says what's interesting about the commission is that the International Criminal Court is a real player in the sense that the prospect of prosecution «is a real one now.»

In addition to labour and human rights law, Will has a strong interest in criminal justice, both prosecution and defencIn addition to labour and human rights law, Will has a strong interest in criminal justice, both prosecution and defencin criminal justice, both prosecution and defence.

In order to bring these funds back in to Canada safely, you will need to properly disclose offshore income and assets to the Canada Revenue Agency or you could face stiff penalties, interest and in some cases even criminal prosecutioIn order to bring these funds back in to Canada safely, you will need to properly disclose offshore income and assets to the Canada Revenue Agency or you could face stiff penalties, interest and in some cases even criminal prosecutioin to Canada safely, you will need to properly disclose offshore income and assets to the Canada Revenue Agency or you could face stiff penalties, interest and in some cases even criminal prosecutioin some cases even criminal prosecution.

101 Incidents of ethical violations resulting in professional discipline and even criminal prosecution are on the rise.102 Faced with declining profit margins, firms have been accused of «overworking files» and overstaffing projects in an effort to increase billable hours.103 And they have bent the rules governing conflicts of interest.104 One survey indicated that one - third of the 30,000 clients interviewed felt dissatisfied with the representation they received from their attorneys, citing primarily a failure to communicate and inadequate attention given to their cases, suggesting that law firms are under pressure to increase their case loads without hiring new associates to staff them.105 The recent decline in professionalism is even further evidenced by a decline in pro bono commitment.106 Thus, new graduates face even heavier workloads, increased pressure to meet high billable requirements, and fewer pro bono opportunities.

● Guardian of the public interest, specifically in the context of legal proceedings such as commencing / terminating criminal prosecutions, charity matters, the appointment of «advocates to the court» (whose role is to act as neutral advisers to the court) and «special advocates» (whose role is to represent the interests of parties in cases with a national security dimension).

In some instances, when faced with the prospect of US criminal prosecution, it may be in a client's interest to default in the civil proceeding rather than to expose himself or herself to US jurisdictioIn some instances, when faced with the prospect of US criminal prosecution, it may be in a client's interest to default in the civil proceeding rather than to expose himself or herself to US jurisdictioin a client's interest to default in the civil proceeding rather than to expose himself or herself to US jurisdictioin the civil proceeding rather than to expose himself or herself to US jurisdiction.

In general, the Bureau will in most cases follow the civil track unless certain criteria are satisfied including clear and compelling evidence that misleading advertising was engaged in intentionally and that a criminal prosecution would be in the public interesIn general, the Bureau will in most cases follow the civil track unless certain criteria are satisfied including clear and compelling evidence that misleading advertising was engaged in intentionally and that a criminal prosecution would be in the public interesin most cases follow the civil track unless certain criteria are satisfied including clear and compelling evidence that misleading advertising was engaged in intentionally and that a criminal prosecution would be in the public interesin intentionally and that a criminal prosecution would be in the public interesin the public interest.

The Criminal Law Society is a nonpartisan organization whose members are interested in both criminal defense and criminal prosCriminal Law Society is a nonpartisan organization whose members are interested in both criminal defense and criminal proscriminal defense and criminal proscriminal prosecution.

However, given the desirability of finality in criminal matters, it would not usually be in the interests of justice that people should have to face a second prosecution in relation to the same offence, if the evidence relied on was available at the earlier hearing, particularly when a deliberate decision had been taken not to rely on that evidence.

However, perhaps a prosecution of a law society under Criminal Code s. 122 for its failure to perform its duties in regard to access to justice by at least trying to solve the unaffordable legal services problem would fail because, even if an official knows that a decision does affect his / her personal interests, there is no offence, «if the decision is made honestly and in a genuine belief that it was a proper exercise of his jurisdiction.

I have an inherent interest in law and order enforcement, and have been highly successful in investigating alleged and suspected criminal violations, by determining if acquired evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution.

Special Agent, Criminal Investigator AFOSI Detachment 305 — McChord AFB, WA (6/2001 — 8/2003) • Obtained prosecution of felony crimes, including a base dormitory arson incident, involving both military and DOD civilian personnel, by gathering and analyzing critical information and evidence along with sourced human intelligence • Leveraged liaison and collaboration skills by coordinating matters of mutual interest with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and increasing intra-agency information sharing avenues • Prepared quality comprehensive reports of investigation for Air Force commanders and authorities • Provided commanders with specialized CI support to force protection while deployed to Romania in support of OIF