There are often scenarios where the victim of a crime does not wish to press charges against an alleged offender, or they change their mind after making a snap decision. We live in a world of CCTV and police body warn cameras. Recordings can provide...
Having sex in public is a taboo subject for many and, understandably, there is often some confusion over whether the act could be considered a criminal offence. It is important to remember that, even if you are not seen having sex by a member of the public,...
There may be certain scenarios where, if you believe that you have committed a crime, turning yourself in to the police would be beneficial. That said, it is important to understand where this would be the appropriate course of action and what the potential...
Over 138,000 road casualties have been reported across the UK in the past 10 years in the month of December alone, averaging at 13,842 casualties every December. Christmas festivities are in full swing, which means lights, alcohol and icy roads, all...
If you are released under investigation or released on pre-charge bail after being interviewed by the police, you will either receive a postal requisition or a summons to attend the Magistrates’ Court, or you will receive a ‘no further...
With the threshold for criminal convictions being incredibly high, prosecuting authorities need to gather compelling evidence in order to bring forward a charge against a defendant. As digital devices are now part of most people’s everyday lives,...
Digital forensics often form a core part of criminal investigations in the UK, being used for a variety of offences. In particular, digital forensics investigations are commonly used when someone is accused of committing a child sexual offence, owing to the...
Grievous bodily harm (GBH) is a very serious criminal offence. Anyone who is convicted can expect to face significant penalties, regardless of the surrounding circumstances. What many people do not realise is that there are two different GBH offences...
Grievous bodily harm (GBH) is one of the most serious criminal offences you can be charged with. This is due to the fact that injuries caused by GBH are especially severe and can often be life-changing for victims. Given that the penalties for GBH are so...
Community resolution orders are an increasingly common method for the police to handle low-level offending. They offer an alternative to traditional criminal proceedings and allow the police to deal with certain offences in an ‘informal’ way. ...
