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New Coronavirus Law Implemented

It has been reported in the first week of the coronavirus ’lockdown’ that a total of 25 fixed penalty notices have been issued by police in Scotland. It has now been made a criminal offence to be out without reasonable excuse. The fines start at £30 but double if they [...]

2020-04-08T06:13:32+01:008 April 2020|

Man Jailed for 15 year for Murdering his Wife 

Mr Farquharson has received a sentenced of 15 years imprisonment after being found guilty of murdering his wife at the High Court. The retired police officer was found guilty after trial. Lady Stacey stated when sentencing him: "You had been a police officer for many years. It is distressing a man [...]

2020-04-01T04:40:58+01:001 April 2020|

Man Jailed for Culpable Homicide

Mr Phinn has received a five year prison sentence after being found guilty of culpable homicide after he stabbed a man 17 times after he broke in to his Easterhouse home. Mr Phinn has been sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow. Lord Matthews stated that "It is difficult to [...]

2020-03-31T10:19:00+01:0031 March 2020|

There People Stabbed In West End

Three people have been assaulted and suffered stab wounds in Partick. All parties have been taken to hospital and are said to be in a serious condition. Police have appealed to anyone with any information.

2020-03-25T08:08:25+00:0025 March 2020|

Murder Accused Unfit To Stand Trial

Mr Marks has been deemed unfit to stand trial after he was accused of murdering his former partner. The murder was said to have occurred in 2019 in Bathgate. Lady Stacey after seeing reports for psychiatrists ruled that the accused was unfit to stand trial. This was after seeing reports [...]

2020-03-25T08:07:19+00:0025 March 2020|

Megrahi's Case To Be Submitted To The High Court

The Scottish Criminal Case review has referred the case of the Lockerbie Bomber back to the High Court. The basis of this is the late Mr al-Megrahi may not have been given a fair trial due to mainly evidence that was failed to be disclosed by the Crown. The conviction [...]

2020-03-24T08:56:58+00:0024 March 2020|

Increase In Sexual Offending Cases Continues

The Scottish Courts and Tribunal service has confirmed that the number of High Court indictments continues to be over 200 per quarter with this expected to continue to raise with the increase of sexual offences cases being reported. It has also been reported that each quarter petitions in the High [...]

2020-03-24T08:54:54+00:0024 March 2020|

Man Jailed For 10 Years For Rape

Mr Banks who was found guilty of rape after she was under the influence of drugs has received a 10 year prison sentence. He was placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely. Mr Banks in total was found guilty of 10 charges which related to three different women. He was [...]

2020-03-23T12:01:42+00:0023 March 2020|

Man Who Caused Death Of Another Man In Crash Jailed

Mr Durdle has received a three year prison sentence after being caught speeding while causing the death of a 20 year old man. He has also been banned from driving for 7 years. Mr Durdle pled guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh to causing death by dangerous driving. Lord [...]

2020-03-23T11:59:22+00:0023 March 2020|

Man Found Guilty of Careless Driving Jailed

Mr Rachev caused the death of three of his passengers by careless driving after a trial at the High Court in Aberdeen. One further passenger was severely injured. He has now been sentenced to 11 months imprisonment and has received a driving ban of three years after he was sentenced [...]

2020-03-17T12:44:47+00:0017 March 2020|
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