Criminal Law Articles
Resources for criminal court bundles, defence case statements, and preparing documentation for criminal proceedings.
Criminal Court Bundle: Complete Preparation Guide for Crown Court and Magistrates' Court (2026)
Comprehensive guide to criminal court bundles for Crown Court trials, PTPH hearings, sentencing, and appeals. Covers Criminal Procedure Rules 2020, prosecution vs defence bundles, Defence Case Statements, sentencing bundles, and Court of Appeal requirements.
Defence Case Statement: How to Prepare and Present It Effectively
Practical guide to preparing a Defence Case Statement under CrimPR Part 15. Covers mandatory content, time limits, consequences of late service, and how to organise supporting evidence in your defence bundle.
PTPH Hearing Bundle: What to Include and How to Prepare
Step-by-step guide to preparing a Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing bundle. Covers the PTPH form, key directions, prosecution evidence, defence requirements, and how to organise documents for the Crown Court.
Sentencing Hearing Bundle: Organising Mitigation Evidence for Court
How to prepare a sentencing hearing bundle with mitigation evidence. Covers character references, pre-sentence reports, medical evidence, employment records, and Sentencing Council guidelines compliance.
Crown Court Appeal Bundle: How to Prepare Grounds and Evidence
Guide to preparing a Crown Court appeal bundle for the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division). Covers grounds of appeal, leave to appeal, fresh evidence applications, and Criminal Appeal Act 1968 requirements.