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Affray

Affray

AffrayAffray is an offence created by the Public Order Act 1986 (POA 1986). It can be tried in either the magistrates’ court or the Crown Court. The...

What happens when a client receives a custodial sentence?

What happens when a client receives a custodial sentence?

What happens when a client receives a custodial sentence?This Practice Note reflects the procedural code for sentencing offenders in England and Wales...

Common law offence of false imprisonment

Common law offence of false imprisonment

Common law offence of false imprisonmentThe offence of false imprisonmentFalse imprisonment is a common law offence but it is more common as a civil...

Pre-sentence reports

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Pre-sentence reportsThis Practice Note reflects the procedural code for sentencing offenders in England and Wales (Sentencing Code) that applies from...

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Entrapment

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Possession of a bladed article

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Boiler room fraud

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GOC—interim orders

GOC—interim ordersInterim ordersThe GOC’s Fitness to Practise Committee (FTPC) may impose an interim order in respect of a registrant if it is...
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Assault with intent to resist or prevent arrest

Assault with intent to resist or prevent arrestThe offence of assault with intent to resist or prevent arrestAssault with intent to resist or prevent...
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Production orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

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Witness intimidation

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Serious crime prevention orders

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Abuse of process in criminal proceedings

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Abuse of process procedure

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What guidance have the courts recently given on the sentences to be imposed on offenders found guilty of handling stolen goods?

What guidance have the courts recently given on the sentences to be imposed on offenders found guilty of handling stolen goods?Handling stolen...
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31st Jul
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Handling stolen goods

Handling stolen goodsThe ‘handling’ offenceHandling stolen goods is an offence that is triable either way.The elements of the offence are:•dishonestly...
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30th Jul
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Taking a conveyance without the owner's consent (TWOC)

Taking a conveyance without the owner's consent (TWOC)Taking a conveyance without authority offenceTaking a conveyance without authority is committed...
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Blackmail

BlackmailThe offenceA person is guilty of blackmail if, with a view to gain for themselves or another or with intent to cause loss to another, they...
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Burglary

BurglaryBurglaryIn most cases burglary is an either-way offence and so it can be tried in the magistrates' court or the Crown Court.Burglary triable...
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Dishonesty in the criminal law

Dishonesty in the criminal lawDishonesty is a state of mind, which is relevant for the purposes of some criminal offences. Dishonesty provides the...
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Theft

TheftThe offence of theft and mode of trialTheft is an either way offence; it can be tried in the magistrates' court or the Crown Court. Note,...
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Aggravated vehicle-taking

Aggravated vehicle-takingThe offence of aggravated vehicle-takingA person is guilty of aggravated vehicle taking if:•they take a conveyance without...
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30th Jul
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Robbery

RobberyRobberyRobbery is a theft offence, involving dishonesty but elevated also by the intention to use force.Robbery can only be tried in the Crown...
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False accounting and false statements under TA 1968

False accounting and false statements under TA 1968False accountingA person who falsifies or conceals information required for an accounting purpose,...
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The Financial Assistance Scheme—what are the available benefits?

The Financial Assistance Scheme—what are the available benefits?

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