In Trouble
Know what happens when facing criminal charges or penalties in the UK legal system. Articles explain arrest rights, court procedures, bail conditions and sentencing options.
Caught Drink Driving
What happens if you're caught drink driving: the offences, police procedures, and potential consequences explained.
Drugs and the Criminal Law
How UK drug laws classify controlled substances and the criminal penalties for possession and dealing under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
Getting an Anti Social Behaviour Order (ASBO)
How ASBOs worked in UK courts and what to do if you're experiencing anti-social behaviour in your area.
Pleading Guilty and the Courts
Get a solicitor's advice before pleading guilty, you might reduce your sentence by up to a third or face a Newton hearing.
Police and Court Bail
When police bail you after arrest, you must return on the set date or face serious consequences including new charges.
Pre-Court Penalties
Most offenders face fines or community service rather than prison, with police able to issue cautions for lesser crimes before court involvement.
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.
Your Rights on Arrest
What rights you have when arrested, from the moment police take you into custody through questioning at the station.
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