"The law holds that it is better that ten
guilty persons escape, than that one innocent
suffer"
- Sir William Blackstone, 1769
If you have been charged with an offence, you might start to consider pleading
guilty or not guilty. Depending on your circumstances, this
decision may be one of the most difficult and long-lasting
decisions of your life.
This article provides some general advice in respect of pleas
and frequently asked questions. It is important to note that there
can be no substitute for seeking legal advice from a lawyer has
properly considered your individual circumstances.
Pleading Not Guilty
We'd like to think that we live in a society where being
falsely accused of a crime 'just won't happen to me',
but the sad reality is that it can happen to anyone. For some
clients, the decision to plead not guilty is one of the easiest
decisions they will ever make. It is as simple as:
