Lawyer services like Skype, GoLaw and Acorn have sprung up to help people with legal problems who want to talk about their case without the pressure of a lawyer.But many are struggling to get a foothold in the UK, with some being shut down and others closed entirely.The Guardian has learned that there are now…
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How to get a criminal lawyer
A lawyer’s role in a criminal trial, and how it affects you and your family, is vital to your ability to have a fair trial.A lawyer can be your first line of defence, or they can be the only one available for you at trial.But which lawyer to choose can have a huge impact on…
Lawyers: I don’t think I have to answer anything more than this
Lawyers have come out in support of a judge who said he didn’t need to answer any more questions from a court-appointed lawyer after he was accused of rape by a friend.The lawyer had already said he would not answer questions about the case.The judge said he was being forced to decide the case and…