'I wish I had been in possession of this book when I was starting
out...It contains a great deal of helpful advice for advocates including
top tips on specific aspects of the job.' From the Foreword by Warby
LJ.
For many people, their first and only encounter with the criminal law
arises from their experience on the roads. Road traffic is one of the
most frequently encountered areas of law in every-day criminal practice.
It is wide-ranging, sometimes complex, and occasionally required in
tragic circumstances.
This title draws together, in a simple and easy-to-use format, those
aspects of road traffic work which most commonly arise in court
practice. It explains how a case makes its way through the courts,
setting out in detail the various offences and how to deal with them at
every stage, including sentencing. In addition to explaining the
relevant law and procedure, the authors provide advice on delivering
persuasive and effective advocacy tailored to the nature of the case and
the tribunal deciding the outcome.
Written by a combination of authors, drawn from both the solicitor and
barrister arms of the legal profession, under the General Editorship of
Susan Cavender and Alistair Haggerty of Guildhall Chambers, Bristol,
this book is a handy courtroom guide for solicitors and barristers
written in a style that will also assist the increasing number of people
who choose to represent themselves in court.
