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About Bruce Fyfe
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Scottish Criminal Law - any area. NOT IMMIGRATION ISSUES. I am a serving, operational Police Officer with 25 years` service. As well as my own knowledge and training, I can draw on many other resources in the Scottish criminal justice system and welcome the challenge. NB Scottish, not English; criminal, not civil or immigration;

   

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laws in england5/12/2008Bruce Fyfe
  Q: how old do you have to be to purchase beer in a bar in England
  A: " NB Scottish, not English; criminal, not civil or immigration. " " How old do you have to be to ...
Previous Question3/2/2008Bruce Fyfe
  Q: Your answer was crap. All I want to know is: Does Immigration keep records of persons coming in ...
  A: Anne Thanks for your kind words. This time, rather than using the website standard, but polite ...
indecent exposure?11/12/2007Bruce Fyfe
  Q: i live in Wales UK. My neighbour is a young man approx 34yrs old. our houses look out onto each ...
  A: Lou Different laws from Scotland, but still very much a crime, especially if he not only makes sure ...
parking of boats on a public road10/17/2007Bruce Fyfe
  Q: can you clarify if it is legal to park a boat and trailer, overall length including overhang, 20 ft, ...
  A: 1 The Road Traffic Act 1991 introduced provisions into the Road Traffic Act 1988 making new ...
3rd party claim10/17/2007Bruce Fyfe
  Q: My vehicle was damaged by another vehicle and Liabilty has been accepted by the other driver and ...
  A: Brian I think it is up to the insurance company, but you should check the small print in your ...
Scottish law9/24/2007Bruce Fyfe
  Q: I am hoping to study law at uni & I would very much like to study Scottish law(i live in scotland), ...
  A: I am experienced (as a Police Officer), but not qualified in Scottish law. Interestingly, the ...
car collision with bicycle8/11/2007Bruce Fyfe
  Q: I wonder if you can offer me some advice and reassurance.A month ago i was involved in an accident ...
  A: Sarah In a word, in my opinion, none. However, any such process would be under civil, not criminal ...
Greetings from Canada7/20/2007Bruce Fyfe
  Q: This may be outside your subject, but maybe you can point me in the right direction. My ancestor ...
  A: Without wishing to demean your concerns at all, I was a bit worried until I read the event date ...
re:not proven verdict5/20/2007Bruce Fyfe
  Q: Just a query about a the above verdict. I was recently a witness in a case for someone charged with ...
  A: The not proven verdict basically means that the jury considers someone to be guilty, but that the ...
time limits within scottish law from arrest to trial2/1/2007Bruce Fyfe
  Q: i was stopped under suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs,given roadside tests(walking a ...
  A: Peter You couldn't have ben charged with driving under the influence of drugs as the blood sample ...
Car accident11/29/2006Bruce Fyfe
  Q: ok, so now the big question should i tell my insurance company that? should i ask them to check the ...
  A: I don't think you'll get anywhere with the insurance claim, although it's certainly a line of ...
Car accident11/28/2006Bruce Fyfe
  Q: And thank you for your response. The law in one sense does seem obvious "being able to stop etc...” ...
  A: Basically - yup! Although a Court (and a Plice Officer!) would take other circumstances into ...
Car accident11/27/2006Bruce Fyfe
  Q: I was recently involved in a car accident, where I bumped into the back of someone. Basically, I ...
  A: Sorry, Mark, but road traffic legislation (and the Highway Code) require a driver to drive in such a ...
Selling used cars8/24/2006Bruce Fyfe
  Q: Are there any different laws to selling used cars privately in Scotland? I am from London and the ...
  A: Michelle Trading Standards legislation is UK-wide. Take someone who knows about cars with you ...
GBH / ABH6/18/2006Bruce Fyfe
  Q: I have been told that GBH and ABH do not exist in Scotland. If this is true, what are their ...
  A: Eileen You have been advised correctly. I would surmise, if I am correct in interpreting your ...
Welsh and English Law6/11/2006Eric Frank
  Q: Im sorry i dont it was in a national newspaper recently i beilive it was either the mirror or the ...
  A: This is the only story I can find concerning anyone being shot with a bow and arrow in wales: ...
CYCLIST AND CAR ACCIDENT3/12/2006Bruce Fyfe
  Q: I have a question involving a cyclist collosion with a car. i recently was involved in an accident ...
  A: Sorry, Munaaf, but, as a vehicle driver, it is your responsibility to anticipate what might occur on ...
harrassment11/10/2005Bruce Fyfe
  Q: my family & i are being pestered by some local teenagers (eg) silent or nuisance phone calls ,number ...
  A: Alex Ultimately, report it to the Police - this constitutes Breach of the Peace and offences under ...
Alternatives to Incarceration11/1/2005Bruce Fyfe
  Q: My question is if Scottish Criminal Law allows for individuals not of Scottish citizenship, let's ...
  A: The Repatriation of Prisoners Act 1984 would allow for the repatriation of convicted prisoners under ...
alimony payments after the age of 196/30/2005Bruce Fyfe
  Q: I am separated from my husband ,and he is currently paying £350 a month into my bank for my 18yr old ...
  A: Mairi This is outside my expertise, but.... http://www.csa.gov.uk A non-resident parent will be ...
Life sentencing Uk law3/13/2005Bruce Fyfe
  Q: In UK law, why is ten years called, 'life imprisonment'?
  A: David A prisoner who has been sentenced to life imprisonment or detention without limit of time has ...
employment tribunal3/4/2005Eric Frank
  Q: Sorry if this is not in your field. I am hoping you might have appropriate contacts who could help. ...
  A: Outside my field, but in your position I would do one of the following: If you are a member of a ...
forged check for payment1/1/2005Eric Frank
  Q: my name is Adam Butler. I live in the state of Georgia, USA. I had an agreement to ship a piece ...
  A: From the information you supply my suggestion is to contact your local FBI office as this is an ...
drinking age in restaurants8/22/2004Bruce Fyfe
  Q: could you please give me any information on the minimum drinking age with a meal in a restaurant in ...
  A: Chris I only deal with Scottish law, but, as far as I know, English law in these circumstances is ...
deportation & juveniles8/12/2004brian rogers
  Q: i am a law student in Israel. i am working on a research project dealing with the act of deportation ...
  A: The actual law is that any person can be deported if they have transgressed the Immigration Rules. ...
applying for student visa7/23/2004brian rogers
  Q: I have been living in the uk for the past 7 years with my mother who is a uk national. I was 18+ ...
  A: It sounds to me as if you are an overstayer. You say you were refused an extension and then an ...
Spousal Visa6/7/2004brian rogers
  Q: I am a UK citizen and my new wife is a US citizen. Since our marriage, we have only lived together ...
  A: You can apply for the visa from the country in which you both live i.e. Netherlands. One problem is ...
GBH4/28/2004Eric Frank
  Q: What happens if i caused grevious bodily harm out of self defence.
  A: Well, this is a tough question to answer without knowing all the facts, but I'll try. Basically, it ...
electronic surveillance3/14/2004Bruce Fyfe
  Q: why is electronic surveillance inadmissable as evidence in the uk? Answer - Sorry for the delay - ...
  A: Sorry, but please note that my details clearly show that I only deal with Scottish criminal law, ...
Electronic surveillance3/9/2004Eric Frank
  Q: why is electronic surveillance inadmissable as evidence in the uk?
  A: From your question, I assume that you are referring to the use of what are commonly called ...
Work Permit and Long term visa3/5/2004brian rogers
  Q: I am a US citizen who is considering transferring to our UK branch for a permanent job and I have a ...
  A: The Work Permit is granted on the basis that your company has applied and that no UK citizen is ...
Spousal Visa3/3/2004Bruce Fyfe
  Q: I am a Srilankan citizen living in Srilanka My wife, who lives with me in Srilanka just obtained ...
  A: Ahmed I'm sorry, but the subject matter of your question is a very complex legal area and is simply ...
Spousal Immigration3/3/2004brian rogers
  Q: I am a Srilankan citizen living in Srilanka My wife, who lives with me in Srilanka just obtained ...
  A: You are quite correct the only way for you to get to the UK is for your wife to have somewhere to ...
Settlement in the UK3/1/2004brian rogers
  Q: I have married a UK citizen and have a one year spouse visa which expires in April 2004. I know I ...
  A: You need to fill out SET(M) indefinite leave to remain form. That gives you as it says indefinite ...
Settlement visa for parents2/29/2004brian rogers
  Q: We have applied for my elderly parents (father over 65yrs mother under 65yrs)from India to settle ...
  A: There is certainly no problem with your applying for your parents to come and setle here. Some ...
Alien Marriage2/22/2004brian rogers
  Q: My girlfriend lives in Majorca (spain) and is waiting for papers from the Spanish Government so that ...
  A: You would have to apply for either a fiancee or a marriage visa. The fiancee gives your girlfriend ...
Northern Ireland Law1/15/2004Eric Frank
  Q: I was wondering if you could help me on a question I was asked by my tutor? I am studying law at ...
  A: The penalties are many, but I think the most likely is: 'Behaviour likely to cause a Breach of the ...
Law1/10/2003Bruce Fyfe
  Q: in the UK could you tell me please, what is the difference between the Civil Court, Crown Court, and ...
  A: Gary In the UK, all but the most serious or difficult civil and criminal cases are handled by ...
Law1/10/2003Eric Frank
  Q: in the UK could you tell me please, what is the difference between the Civil Court, Crown Court, and ...
  A: In the UK, there are two (with some specialised exceptions) forms of court. First, the criminal ...
UK Immigration as a spouse12/28/2002brian rogers
  Q: My entry clearance came yesterday. Thank you so much for all your help and my husband said to send ...
  A: They should have returned all original documents to you. I would ask for them as soon as possible. ...

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