You represent Julie who faces Crown Court trial for theft of…

You represent Julie who faces Crown Court trial for theft of two laptops from the university library where she is a student. The laptops were found in her flat. She strongly denies the allegation and maintains her innocence. The prosecution case relies on two witnesses who describe seeing somebody fitting Julie’s description taking the laptops, forensic evidence showing Julie’s fingerprints on the laptops, and CCTV evidence showing that she was in the vicinity at the time the laptops were taken. At the conclusion of the prosecution case, Julie indicates to you that she does not want to give evidence. What is the most appropriate advice for you to give to Julie as to whether or not she should testify?

You are representing Marlon, who is charged with rape. At th…

You are representing Marlon, who is charged with rape. At the PTPH, Marlon pleads guilty. The Judge decides to adjourn to obtain a pre-sentence report and remands Marlon in custody to await sentence. Shortly afterwards, you visit Marlon in the cells. He tells you that he has made a mistake with his plea and that he wants to change it. What is the appropriate advice to give Marlon?