Criminal Law

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What happens if I find money that is not mine?

Posted: 01 March

If you find money or other property in a public place and did not see where it came from or who had dropped it, you should take it into your local police station. When you arrive, you are to...

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Pre-charge Bail

Posted: 22 February

Since the presumption against pre-charge bail was removed in October 2022 (read about this here) we have seen an increase in the number of suspects subject to pre-charge bail. This blog discusses pre-charge police bail, the conditions you can...

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A brief outline of the Single Justice Procedure

Posted: 05 January

What is the Single Justice Procedure? A Single Justice Procedure relates to minor summary- only offences that cannot result in a custodial sentence. For example, driving without insurance, low value shoplifting or speeding. It allows the case to be...

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Can an Executor Change a Will

During the lifetime of the Will maker (‘the Testator’), an Executor cannot change the...

- 26 August 2026

What Does It Mean to Be a Beneficiary of a Will?

The loss of a loved one can be a significantly distressing time emotionally. Alongside...

- 26 August 2026

Who to appoint as your Executors?

Choosing Your Executors Careful consideration should be taken when deciding who to appoint as...

- 20 August 2026

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