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Jul 26, 2010

Police Federation seek advice from Patterson Law


Its a reliable indication of how good you are as a defence lawyer when the Police Federation ask you for advice !

"Thank you for all your help. After our conversation I wrote out a plan, for the officer, for court. He printed it off and used it when addressing the bench. This included the legal points, his position and that of CPS.  In short it worked and he was found not guilty."

John Grant

Chairman - Thames Valley Police Federation

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Posted by: patterson

 

As one of their roles the Police Federation assist officers who have been accused of offences.

John Grant - Chairman of Thames Valley Police Federation approached Emma when you one his officers was accused of failing to name the driver under s.172 RTA 1988. Emma gave detailed advice on the best way forward and the officer succesfully defended the matter.

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