Criminal Process, Part IV: Before Trial
In this 4th of this 6-part series, we let you know what happens when an accused chooses to stand trial. Pre-Trial Conference The accused may choose to claim trial during the mention of his/her case. Or the accused may need more time to consider what to do or consult with a lawyer before deciding. […]
Criminal Process, Part III: After the First Mention/Pleading Guilty
This is the 3rd of this 6-part series on the criminal process. Here, we will look at what happens after an accused has been charged. Engaging a lawyer In almost every case, it would be beneficial to engage a lawyer to assist the accused with his/her case. Of course, there may be some cases […]
Criminal Process, Part II: Formal Bringing of Charges
This 2nd part of the criminal process looks at what happens during/after the investigations and the police decide that they are going to recommend that the accused be charged. Receive formal charge at the police station At any time during the investigation, or once investigations are complete, the police may decide to charge an individual. This […]
Commencing Proceedings at The SICC
Commencement of SICC proceedings SICC proceedings can be commenced by way of: 1. Writ of Summons; or2. Originating Summons Where there is a fact that would likely be heavily contested, proceedings must commence by writ of summons. Where the sole or main question at issue pertains to construction of any written law or document, or […]
Arbitration at The SIAC: Costs, Fees & Deposits
Arbitration at the SIAC – Costs, Fees and Deposits “Avoid lawsuits beyond all things; they pervert your conscience, impair your health, and dissipate your property.” – Mark Twain Rule 34 – Fees and Deposits Costs of arbitration paid to the SIAC and the Tribunal are quite transparent; they can be found in the Schedule […]
Arbitration at The SIAC: Joinder of Parties & Consolidation
Arbitration at the SIAC – Joinder of Parties & Consolidation “What is important is not to fight, but to fight the right enemy” – Bangambiki Habyarimana, The Great Pearl of Wisdom Rule 7 – Joinder of Parties There may be situations where you are required, whether as a Claimant or a Respondent, to bring […]
