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The Offence of Perverting the Course of Justice

Perverting the course of justice is a profoundly serious criminal offence. It often arises from circumstances which many would consider to be trivial, e.g: knowingly supplying incorrect details to the police when required to confirm the driver of a vehicle at the time of an alleged speeding offence.

Many are unaware that such an act gives rise to the offence of perverting the course of justice and that a conviction for such an offence will often result in a prison sentence.

Common examples of Perverting the Course of Justice

A person would be guilty of the offence if they committed the following:

  • Does an act or series of acts;
  • Which has or have a tendency to pervert; and
  • Which is or are intended to pervert;
  • The course of public justice.

Sentencing

Sentences can range from a high-level community order all the way to a life sentence.

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Perverting the course of justice, even as a first-time offence, is extremely serious, and obtaining expert legal advice from the start is crucial – both during the police investigation and in court.

At JHR Solicitors, we are committed to providing the legal guidance you need to maximise your chances of a successful outcome.

For immediate assistance and help with your case, get in touch with our team. One call will enable us to explain your current position and how we can help you.

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    What must be proven in a Perverting the Course of Justice case?

    The CPS are required to prove that the Defendant has committed some act which has a tendency and is intended to pervert the course of public justice.

    They are not required to prove that the Defendant was successful in either avoiding prosecution or incriminating an innocent party. For example, if Defendant A lies to the police and claims that Defendant B was driving a stolen car, when, in fact it was Defendant A behind the wheel – the police would not have to have arrested Defendant B for Defendant A to be guilty of the offence. Defendant A would be committing the offence by lying to the police in the first instance, it would not have to result in Defendant B suffering an injustice for Defendant A to be convicted.

    Can the police offer an alternative charge?

    There are times when the police can be persuaded to lay an alternative charge of obstruction of a police officer – an offence which does not carry a custodial sentence.

    It is often the case that the decision to charge a Defendant with a lesser offence comes after an interview at the police station. This emphasises the need for expert representation at the police station as the interview is an important stage in the charging process.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    If you have been accused of an offence you did not commit, we can assist you at every step of the process.

    You will be granted the right to have independent legal advice from the moment you are interviewed by the police.

    Sometimes this charge can be laid when someone has mistakenly nominated the wrong driver. Often, it can be cleared up via us making representations to the police, however this is not always the case, and the prosecution can press on with the charge and take the matter to trial regardless.

    If you have already made false representations to the police, we would advise you get in touch with us as soon as possible so we can provide advice on how to proceed going forwards.