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Caught Drink Driving
The police can stop you if they suspect you are driving under the influence of alcohol. Also, if the police suspect you are about to drive a vehicle (for instance you...
Drugs and the Criminal Law
The law relating to controlled drugs is enshrined in the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. This legislation set out the basic types of drugs that are illegal and divided them...
Getting an Anti Social Behaviour Order (ASBO)
The Anti-Social Behaviour Order or ASBO as it's normally referred to entered UK law in 1998 as part of their Crime and Disorder Act. The ideal...
Pleading Guilty and the Courts
If you are thinking about pleading guilty to an offence, you may wish to seek the advice of a solicitor first. It could be that you should be pleading guilty to a...
Police and Court Bail
If a police investigation is ongoing into alleged criminal activity, you may be bailed to return to the police station on a future date. Once you have been charged...
Pre-Court Penalties
If you report a crime to the police they will record the details and start an investigation if they think this is appropriate. If a suspect is caught they will be...
Pre-Sentence Reports
If you’ve pleaded guilty to a criminal offence, the judge or your defence lawyer may request a pre-sentence report. This is essentially an impartial report that...
Your Rights on Arrest
The police can arrest you for a number of reasons, but when they do arrest you your right to freedom is exchanged for a number of other rights that legally protect...
