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When a client is unfit to stand trial a procedure known as an Examination of Facts can take place. In our latest Case Study, Senior Associate Andrew Seggie guides us through the intracies of the legal process in such situations with a focus on how the interests of a client are represented even in the absence of direct instructions from the accused.

Head of Private Crime and Partner Neil Hay provides a case study of a Sheriff Court assault charge prosecution featuring historic allegations where family members were both the complainers and witnesses. Neil guides us through the process of dealing with complex evidence and ultimately the client being acquitted of all charges.

A serious sexual assault High Court case, defended successfully by our Solicitor Hannah Baxter, shows the role a Solicitor plays in guiding a client through the court process and rules of evidence. With both the acccused and a crucial defence witness living abroad this case featured novel complexities.