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Practical, up-to-date commentary on criminal law in England and Wales — from police station rights to confiscation, court procedure and specialist offences.

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Police Station
The decisions made in the first few hours after arrest can shape the whole case. Here’s what to do, what to say, and what to insist on.
Police Station
Anything you say can be used in evidence. That sentence carries enormous weight. Here’s what an interview under caution really means and how to protect yourself.
Court & Procedure
Bail keeps you out of custody while a case progresses — but the conditions attached can reshape your life. Here’s how bail works and how to challenge it.
Financial Crime
A conviction can be only the start of the financial consequences. Confiscation orders under POCA can outlast any prison sentence — here’s what to expect.
Drug Offences
Many of those prosecuted in county lines cases are themselves victims. The Modern Slavery Act provides a defence — but it must be properly advanced.
Sexual Offences
The first hours after an allegation of a sexual offence can determine the entire case. Specialist advice from the outset is not optional — it is essential.
Financial Crime
Fraud investigations often begin with a voluntary interview, not an arrest. That is exactly when you need a lawyer — not after.
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Every article is written by our own criminal defence and family law team — solicitors who handle these cases at the police station, in the magistrates’ and Crown Court, and in the family court every week. Nothing here is outsourced or generated for search engines alone.

No. Articles are general information about how the law works in England and Wales. They cannot account for the facts of your case, and reading them does not create a solicitor–client relationship. For advice on your own situation, speak to us directly — initial advice is free.

We publish new articles regularly and revise existing ones when the law changes or a judgment shifts the position. Criminal procedure, sentencing guidelines and family court practice change often, so a recent article is always the safest starting point.

Treat older articles as background rather than a statement of the current law. If a piece is central to your situation, check the date at the top and then speak to us — we will tell you whether it still reflects the law and how it applies to you.

Yes. We write about both. Our criminal law articles cover police station rights, interviews, bail, fraud and financial crime, drug offences, sexual offences and confiscation. Our care proceedings articles cover the family court process, emergency protection orders and parental rights.

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