Opinion Writing Examples

A sample legal opinion/ professional advice written for a man charged with a series of criminal offences.

IN THE GILLINGHAM CROWN COURT, Case No. DXXXX, REGINA v. XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX

Advice ON AN APPLICATION TO STAY PROCEEDINGS AS AN ABUSE OF PROCESS

1. XXX XXX is charged with racially aggravated affray, two counts of robbery, having an offensive weapon, possessing a controlled drug, and possessing a controlled drug with intent to supply. He faces trial at Gillingham Crown Court. The preliminary hearing was heard on 8th February 2008 and the Plea and Case Management Hearing is listed for the 21st March 2008. I am asked to advise Mr XXX on the merits of making an application to stay the proceedings as an abuse of process.

2. In summary, I would advise that an application be made on Mr XXXX's behalf to stay the proceedings as an abuse of process on the grounds that;[…]

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