All cases start at the Magistrates Court, whether that involves minor offences or some of the most serious, such as murder, rape, and robbery. The...
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Prevent Future Deaths (PFD) Reports: What You Need to Know
What is a PFD Report? Under Paragraph 7(1) of Schedule 5 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, a coroner has a duty to make a report if they believe...
How Long Will a Conviction Stay on My Criminal Record?
Why This Matters Understanding criminal records helps people avoid unnecessary disclosure and discrimination. Knowing what is spent, what must be...
The Police Want to Interview Me, but I Haven’t Done Anything – Do I Need a Solicitor?
A common question we ask clients after they have approached us either having been interviewed by the police, or charged with an offence and they to...
I Have Been Told to Go to Court, I Need a Solicitor. What Now?
Many people find themselves in situations where they have been told to go to Court for the first time. ‘How do I get a Solicitor?’ is a very common...
What Is an Inquest? Information for Families and Others Going Through the Inquest Process
An inquest is a public inquiry to establish who died, when and where the deceased died, and what caused their death. An inquest is held by a Coroner...
