Drug driving trial collapses after fiscal fails to ask witness to identify accused
A drug driving trial collapsed after the fiscal failed to ask a witness to identify the accused in court.
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Tingwall man charged with supplying drugs
A 33-year-old man has been charged with two counts of supplying drugs and one of obstructing a police search.
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Drink-driver ‘surprised’ she was three times over the limit
A 27-year-old mum was “surprised” to learn she was three times over the drink-driving limit, a court heard.
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Heroin trafficker jailed for two years
A lifelong addict who brought thousands of pounds’ worth of heroin to Shetland to pay off drug debts has been jailed for two years.
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Police officer’s sexual assault trial transferred out of Shetland despite concern at loss of local justice
The trial of a police officer facing three charges of sexual assault has been transferred to Aberdeen – despite concerns about the loss of local justice.
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‘Scuppered again’ – Trial adjourned for fourth time after solicitor’s plane turns back due to weather
Weather-related travel disruption yesterday derailed a court trial for the fourth time – prompting a stern message from the sheriff.
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Driver and passenger feared for their life after flying through air in dramatic crash
A driver and their passenger thought they were going to die after a crash sent them flying through the air, a court heard.
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Man charged with causing ‘permanent disfigurement’ in assault
A 58-year-old man appeared in court charged with carrying out an assault which caused severe injury and permanent disfigurement.
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Waterproofing worker who urinated in police cell may have been sleep-walking
A waterproofing worker who urinated in a police cell during an “appalling” course of behaviour may have been sleep-walking, a court heard.
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Mum tells court her drug-dealing son should be sent to prison
The mother of a convicted heroin dealer attended his sentencing hearing to say he should have been sent to prison.
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Man found guilty of rape and indecent assault
A 69-year-old man has been found guilty of three counts of rape following a trial.
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Former teacher guilty of abusing pupils
A former Shetland primary school teacher has been told to expect a jail term after being found guilty of historic sexual offences on six of…
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Man who tried breaking in to friend’s house armed with knife and shovel was ‘utterly flabbergasted’ by accusation
A 56-year-old man was found guilty of attempting to break in to a friend’s home while armed with a knife and shovel.
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Witness returns to court in tears after night in the cells
A night in the cells and a threat of criminal proceedings produced a marked change in the demeanour of two trial witnesses.
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