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Failure to Attend Jury Service: What Happens if You Miss It
What happens if you miss jury service in the UK, when you can be fined up to £1,000, and the genuine reasons that let you defer or be excused.
Pre-Sentence Reports: What They Are and What Happens Next
What a pre-sentence report is, what the probation officer assesses, what happens after a pre-sentence report, and how it can affect your sentence.
Attending Jury Service
You'll likely be called for jury duty at some point, and you're legally required to go, but here's what actually happens and what to expect.
Sentence Guide (Free Tool)
Wondering what sentence to expect? Tell us the offence and circumstances and get a plain English guide to the likely sentencing range and what factors affect it.
Court Preparation Checklist (Free Tool)
Going to court for the first time can be overwhelming. Tell us your situation and get a personalised checklist covering what to bring, what to wear, what to expect, and how to prepare.
What Happens if You Breach a Community Order or Probation
What happens if you breach a community order or probation in the UK: the warning system, what counts as a reasonable excuse, and what the court can do.
Statutory Demands: When and How to Use One
A statutory demand is a formal written demand for payment of an undisputed debt. If it is ignored, it can be used as the first step towards bankruptcy or...
Third Party Debt Orders: Freezing a Debtor's Bank Account
If you have won a money judgment and the other side still will not pay, one option is to go after money held for them by someone else. The most common...
Dilapidations Claims at the End of a Commercial Lease
When a commercial lease comes to an end, the landlord usually wants the property back in the condition the lease promised. If it isn't, you can expect a...
Attachment of Earnings Orders Explained
If someone owes you money under a County Court Judgment and they are employed, an Attachment of Earnings Order (AEO) is often the simplest way to get...
Tenancy Deposit Disputes: Your Options
Getting a deposit back at the end of a tenancy is usually straightforward. When it isn't, and the landlord wants to keep some or all of it, tenants have...
Default Judgment: How It Works and How to Set One Aside
If someone is sued in the civil courts and does nothing, the claimant can ask the court to enter judgment against them without a trial. This is called...
Section 25 Notices and Lease Renewals Under the 1954 Act
If you run a business from rented premises in England or Wales, the end of your lease is rarely the end of the story. The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954...
Applying for a Charging Order on Property
If someone owes you money and a court has already ordered them to pay, a charging order is one of the stronger tools for recovering the debt. It does not...
The Accelerated Possession Procedure Explained
If you are a landlord in England trying to get your property back at the end of an assured shorthold tenancy, the accelerated possession procedure is...