Areas of Law / Crime

Finding yourself charged with a crime or the subject of a police investigation, whether voluntary or involuntary, can be a stressful time.  The added stress of not knowing what will happen to you, what your legal rights are or knowing the law involved can make the situation even worse.

Whatever the allegation may be,it is important that expert legal advice is obtained from a specialist criminal lawyer immediately. Be it a speeding ticket or driving offence, road traffic accident or a more serious fraud or regulatory offence, everyone has the right to a criminal lawyer, who can provide timely advice to ensure that your interests are protected all times , and give you the opportunity to take precautions and ensure appropriate defence.

Criminal law can cover a wide range of matters including

  • Fraud
  • General Criminal Law
  • Licensing
  • Motoring Offences
  • Road Traffic Accidents

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If you’re looking for criminal legal advice, take a look at some of the questions our lawyers have already answered or get in touch with one of our legal advisers today. Simply write your question in the box and our lawyers will handle the rest. 

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Crime Questions

I have received a notice from the police requiring me to give information as to the driver of my car on a certain date, which probably arises from a speed camera photo. What are my obligations to provide that information?

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Area of Law: Crime

A relative who has split up from her husband has discovered that he drew £4,000 from her bank account by intercepting her cash card and PIN number. The bank maintain that this is not their responsibility, and that she should contact the police. Surely this is not down to her?

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Area of Law: Crime

While I was on holiday I was a witness to an accident. I’ve now been summonsed to appear in court, which will mean a lot of travelling. Will I get paid for this? I don’t want to be out of pocket for doing my duty as a citizen.

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Area of Law: Crime

After parking in a council car park I returned to find I’d received a parking ticket for “failing to park in a designated bay”. The painted lines were so faint it was impossible to tell where you were supposed to park. I ended up in court, relying on there being a “reasonable doubt”, but lost the case. I complained to the court services, but was told it was “up to the judge”. Can you comment?

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Area of Law: Crime

If the police come to your house with a search warrant stipulating a certain number of items, can they just take what’s on the list, or can they take anything that takes their fancy?

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Area of Law: Crime

Is it correct that car and burglar alarms are supposed to switch themselves off after 20 minutes – or is that just a myth?

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Area of Law: Crime

What’s the law on Blue Badge holders parking on double yellow lines? We were reported by the police for parking on a main road while visiting a car boot sale. My wife has difficulty walking and the car parks were full, but it was a quiet Sunday morning in a rural area and I don’t feel we were causing an obstruction.

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Area of Law: Crime

Is there such a thing as a spent conviction? Would an offence resulting in a conditional discharge 30 years ago be regarded as a spent conviction?

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Area of Law: Crime

My daughter got hold of my cheque book and cheque card and, forging my signature, made cheques out to herself to the value of about £3,400. Shouldn’t the bank have checked the signature, and am I entitled to my money back?

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Area of Law: Crime

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