Domestic Violence Protection Notices (DVPNs) are commonly issued by police when attending incidents of alleged domestic violence. Invariably, whatever the rights and wrongs of a situation, and frequently it is…
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New details have emerged about forensic testing deficiencies at two of the country’s leading laboratories – Randox Testing Services (RTS) and Trimega Laboratories. Police are currently investigating the exact circumstances…
The majority of road traffic offences carry obligatory endorsement. Since the abolition of paper counterpart licences in June 2015, any endorsement will be shown on your electronic driving record which…
What happens if you are accused by the police of a road traffic offence? Because you were present at the time that the offence was allegedly committed and have been…
Nitrous oxide – more commonly known as ‘laughing gas’ – is back in the news following a Court of Appeal ruling that the substance is controlled by the Psychoactive Substances…
Lights, Camera, Action – Modern Policing Police forces across England and Wales are preparing for a rollout of ‘Body-worn Cameras’, and the government has announced that prison officers will…
The sentencing process is the beginning of the end for many defendants, as they can receive and accept their punishment and prepare to move on with their lives. However for…
Over the last few days, the government has announced proposals to classify new offences and increase sentencing for a range of existing offences. Gareth Hawden, one of our criminal law…
Many people convicted before magistrates feel aggrieved at the outcome and wish to consider an appeal. A grievance may arise because they think that their case was not prepared correctly, or…
What is the ‘Sex Offender Register’? There isn’t an actual register and the phrase refers to notification requirements imposed on some offenders convicted of sexual offences. Over 50,000 individuals are…