Criminal

Question 1

Defence checklist ?

Answer 1

1) plea
2) nature of defence - specific defence points you take issue with etc

Question 2

Bad character application checklist ?

Answer 2

1) Reason for the admission:
- to identify past offence
- to highlight specific element of defence
2) why it is admissible - the different gateways

Question 3

Hearsay application checklist ?

Answer 3

Why is it admissible?
- identified to court
- evidence would be admissible in oral
- one of following
A) unfit
B) fear
C) dead
D) outside UK

Question 4

Bail appeal notice checklist?

Answer 4

Reason for opposition:
- vary bail
- grant bail
- new facts

Question 5

Basis of plea checklist ?

Answer 5

1) intro paragraph with plea they wish to enter for the offence they are accused of
2) Numbered points addressing what parts he accepts and which parts he denies + justifying facts in defendants own way