During the second week of the annual Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland's (ACPOS) Festive Drink Drug Drive Campaign, police officers across Scotland have detected 113 offenders who were driving while over the legal alcohol limit.
In addition a further 14 offenders were detected for driving while under the influence of drugs and one driver was suspected by officers to be driving whilst under the influence of alcohol. This compares with 119 drink drivers and seven offenders who were unfit through drugs for the similar period last year.
The vehicle forfeiture scheme was also extended to coincide with the launch of this campaign and during the first two week it has been requested that consideration be given to seizing over 50 offenders’ vehicles, the large majority of which were under the new criteria.
The Lord Advocate is to refer five cases to the UK Supreme Court for a further ruling as to the scope of the Cadder v HMA decision which was handed down by last October by the Supreme Court. Contact expert criminal defence solicitors in Edinburgh on 0131 557 9151.
New clauses have been added to the latest draft of the Scotland Bill which may permit Scottish criminal appeals to be heard in the UK Supreme Court. Contact 0131 557 9151 for a free initial criminal law consultation.
New figures show that there has been a significant increase in recent years in the number of women in Scottish prisons. Contact McSporrans criminal lawyers for a free initial consultation on 0131 557 9151.
Drink driving case clarifies the scope of Cadder. Contact 0131 557 9151 for a free initial criminal law consultation.
On 22 March 2011, the Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Bill passed its third and final stage through the Scottish Parliament. Contact McSporrans criminal lawyers for a free initial consultation on 0131 557 9151.
A new partnership has been set up to try to prevent crimes against animals in Fife in Scotland. Contact McSporrans today on 0131 225 8813 for free initial advice.
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