Is This Legal?

[John3331]

Is it illegal for evidence to be brought to court on the morning of a trial at magistrates?

Also i was on the day of my court case and another charge was placed upon me. I was told this by my solicitor not any police etc.

Thanks

[EDDIE51]

It is legal, but as there has been another charge, your solicitor needs to ask for an adjournment so that you can prepare your defence to the new case.

[John3331]

It's already been and gone now. I feel really let down by my solicitor. The new charge was related to the old charge and I was convicted of both. I am appealing.

Do you know about evidence being presented on the day of court?

Thankyou

[EDDIE51]

I'm not a solicitor, but I don't think it is actually illegal. But I DO think your solicitor was negligent to allow the trial to continue with the new evidence. As soon as he became aware ,he/she should have asked for an adjournment to give time to examine the new evidence. Get a different solicitor and ask their advice about an appeal. DO NOT use the same one.

[John3331]

Thankyou

Yes I am in the process of finding a new solicitor and putting in an appeal.

[EDDIE51]

Good,let us know how it goes.