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Assaults and Violent Offences
Common Assault
Assaulting a Police Constable
Assault with Intent to Resist Arrest
Actual Bodily Harm
Grievous Bodily Harm
Wounding with Intent
Threats to Kill
Attempted Murder
Theft and Dishonesty Offences
Theft
Burglary
Fraud
Benefit Fraud
Robbery
Handling Stolen Goods
Going Equipped for Theft
Theft of a Motor Vehicle
Aggravated Vehicle Taking
Vehicle Interference
Making Off Without Payment
Public Order Offences
Riot
Violent Disorder
Affray
Section 4 Public Order Act
Section 4A Public Order Act
Section 5 Public Order Act
Drunk and Disorderly
Sexual Offences
Rape
Sexual Assault by Penetration
Sexual Assault by Touching
Meeting a Child after Sexual Grooming
Inciting a Minor to Engage in Sexual Activity
Indecent Images of Minors
Extreme Pornography
Indecent Exposure
Sex Offender Registration
Sexual Harm Prevention Order
Drug Offences
Possession of a Controlled Drug
Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent
Being Concerned with the Supply of Drugs
Cultivation or Production of Controlled Drugs
Importation of Controlled Drugs
Drug Classification
Firearm and Weapon Offences
Firearm Offences
Possession of an Offensive Weapon
Possession of a bladed article
Harassment Offences
Stalking
s.2 Harassment
Harassment Causing Fear of Violence
Homicide Offences
Criminal Damage Offences
Criminal Damage
Arson
Arson with Intent
Kidnapping Offences
Kidnap
Child Abduction
False Imprisonment
Offences Against Public Justice
Perjury
Perverting the Course of Justice
Witness Interference
Witness Intimidation
Proceeds of Crime
Blackmail
Antisocial Behaviour
Animal Offences
Animal Cruelty
Failing to Control a Dog
Prohibited Dog Breeds
RSPCA Prosecutions
Child Offences
Child Cruelty
Failing to Ensure School Attendance
Motoring Offences
Causing Death by Dangerous Driving
Causing Death by Careless Driving
Dangerous Driving
Careless Driving
Driving Whilst Disqualified
Drink Driving Offences
Driving with Excess Alcohol
Drunk in Charge of a Motor Vehicle
Unfit Through Drink or Drugs
Failure to Provide a Specimen for Analysis
Speeding
Failing to Stop or Report an Accident
Failure to Identify the Driver as Required
Using a Mobile Phone Whilst Driving
Motoring Document Offences
Driving Without Insurance
Driving Other Than in Accordance With a Licence
No Road Tax or MOT Certificate
“Special Reasons” Arguments
“Exceptional Hardship” Arguments
“Totting Up” Disqualification
Early Removal of a Driving Ban
New Drivers
Taxi Licensing
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Process
Police Investigation
Charged with a Criminal Offence
Receiving a Summons to Attend Court
Police Bail
Court Bail
Magistrates’ Court
Youth Court
Crown Court
First Appearance at Court
Criminal Trials
Criminal Sentencing Hearings
Sentencing Outcomes
Prison Sentences
Suspended Sentence Orders
Community Orders
Youth Rehabilitation Orders
Financial Penalties
Conditional and Absolute Discharges
Police Cautions
Final Warnings and Reprimands
Rehabilitation Periods
Breach of Court Orders
Multiple Offenders
Criminal Conspiracy
Joint Enterprise
Aggravated Offences
Racially Aggravated Offences
Domestic Violence Offences
Football Related Offences
Defences to Criminal Charges
Alibi Defences
Self Defence
Property Confiscation and Forfeiture
Cash Seizure and Forfeiture
Seizure of Motor Vehicles
Seizure of Other Property
Criminal Appeals
Appeals Against Conviction from the Magistrates Court
Appeals Against Sentence from the Magistrates Court
Funding Your Case
Criminal Legal Aid
Private Fees for Criminal Defence
Fixed Fee Criminal Defence
Instructing a Direct Access Barrister
Contact
Sexual Harm Prevention Order
SHPO, Sexual Offence Prevention Orders, SOPO