Section 172 RTA Notices - The Essentials for the Defence & Prosecution

Introduction

Section 172 offences are factually simple but hidden beneath the surface there are a number of legal issues.

Prosecutors regularly face un-reviewed cases to prosecute with little time to put any failings right and defence lawyers have to manage the expectations of clients who struggle to understand that sympathy is not a defence to a strict liability offence or a means of avoiding penalty points.

This virtual classroom seminar is aimed at those who are new to the area and those seeking a refresher on the law.

Where the Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Act 2022 or the Judicial Review & Courts Act 2022 have implemented changes to legislation, the course will include these updates where relevant to subject matter.

The course also looks at the amendment to s172 made by the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022.

Now updated to include changes to the Criminal Procedure Rules and the Criminal Practice Directions 2023.

What You Will Learn

This live session will cover the following:

• What must be proved by the prosecution?
• What are the statutory defences?
• The law on service
• What burden of proof does the defence carry?
• Admissibility of prosecution evidence
• Admissions by the defendant to the police
• Case law
• Sentence, including disqualification
• Avoiding totting up
• Setting aside Single Justice Procedure (SJP) convictions
• The advantage to a client of a guilty plea via SJP
• Recovery of costs for the successful defendant

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.