Criminal law explained: your guide to legal rights and justice

Failing to Provide a Specimen vs. Drink Driving: Key Differences

Published on 04/03/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Courts view failing to provide a specimen UK more harshly than drink driving, often assuming you refused because your alcohol level was extremely high.

Drink driving & leaving the scene: what happens next?

Published on 03/03/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Unlike a standard drink driving offense, leaving the scene after drinking creates two separate crimes, doubling your legal jeopardy and often leading to immediate custody, even for first-time offenders.

Possession with Intent to Supply: What It Means

Published on 03/03/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Having drugs in your home or vehicle makes you legally responsible, even if they belong to a roommate or friend.

What to do if you have been wrongfully convicted?

Published on 09/12/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Act quickly to file an appeal within the 28-day deadline, as delays can severely limit your chances of overturning the conviction.

What is worse between ABH and GBH?

Published on 26/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

ABH (actual bodily harm) and GBH (grievous bodily harm) are offences under the Offences Against the Person Act 18611. Both are preceded by the term 'Assault occasioning…' with the ABH or GBH determined by the level of injury sustained.

Do you need a solicitor when being questioned by the police?

Published on 08/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

When a crime is being investigated, the process undertaken by the police demands that they interview everyone involved. While this does not mean that every person that is interviewed is a suspect, it is essential to remember that the police are looking out for any evidence they can use.

How much are speeding fines in the UK?

Published on 06/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

When discussing the topic of speeding fines, it is easy to make assumptions that those who are caught speeding are bad drivers. However, that is not a true reflection on why and how people are caught speeding.

Are electric scooters legal in the UK?

Published on 29/10/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

E-scooters are classified as 'powered transporters' and are currently only legal in rental trial areas, while motorcycles are fully road legal with proper registration, tax, and insurance.

How to request child sex offender data (Sarah’s Law)

Published on 22/10/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

Sarah's Law introduced a formal mechanism for parents to request information about local sex offenders, significantly increasing community awareness and safety.

What constitutes GBH with intent: Section 18 or Section 20?

Published on 12/09/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

A critical misconception in GBH cases is that the severity of the injury alone determines the charge. In reality, the accused's state of mind at the time of the incident plays a pivotal role. Even if severe harm wasn't caused, the intent to do so could lead to serious charges.

The Legal Status of ‘Cottaging’ and ‘Cruising’ Law in the UK

Published on 12/09/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

It is said that whatever goes on between consenting adults in the privacy of their bedrooms is no one else's business but theirs. However, the same cannot be said for consenting adults in the setting of a public toilet, at least not in the eyes of the law. Having sex in such a fashion is seen by many adults to be a bit naughty or dangerous.

How to discharge a restraining order?

Published on 11/09/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

Yes, restraining orders can be discharged early under specific circumstances. However, the process requires strong justification, thorough preparation, and often legal expertise to navigate successfully. Courts prioritize safety and carefully evaluate each request before granting a discharge.

Can you drive after smoking cannabis?

Published on 09/08/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

In the UK, it is illegal to drive if you are unfit due to drugs or have certain drugs above a specified limit in your blood. This includes cannabis, as it can affect your reaction times, coordination, and judgement on the road.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Guidance

Published on 29/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

To hide their illegally obtained money, criminals and criminal organisations take part in a practice known as money laundering. This process can involve many stages and vary in complexity, but the process is always essentially the same.

Human Trafficking: Prosecution of criminals

Published on 22/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

People trafficking is not a new phenomenon. It is now a form of modern-day slavery. Those criminals perpetrating people trafficking do so for one principal reason. To force those who are trafficked to commit crimes, whether it is through the offer of sexual services, through the provision of manual labour where the principal employer pays ’ gangmasters’

Anti-Money Laundering: Small Firms and Risk Assessments

Published on 18/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

Money laundering is a term used to describe how criminals disguise and integrate illegal financial movements into legitimate economic systems. It can pose problems in both the short and long-term and has the potential to disrupt the integrity of entire financial institutions.

Criminal Injuries Compensation: An In-Depth Guide!

Published on 17/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

Every year in the UK, thousands of assaults and physical attacks are reported. Often, the victims are left with injuries, both mental and physical, which can significantly affect their lives. The CICA (Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority), was set up in an attempt to help these victims benefit from some form of compensation.

Mortgage Fraud: When does it happen?

Published on 16/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

Mortgage fraud is an ever-increasing crime in the UK. Every year, around four mortgages in every one thousand are found to be fraudulent. This costs the housing market vast amounts of money yearly.

Miscarriage of Justice: I AM NOT A RAPIST!

Published on 11/09/2020, by Qredible | Reviewed by Dr. Donald Macfarlane - Reading time: 7 mins

You may have seen/been affected by the BBC documentary first aired on 10 September 2020 called "I Am Not A Rapist". Continuing our recent series of articles on justice, we wanted to follow up with an objective legal article that seeks to try and put the challenging legal issues raised in the programme into some context.

Politically Exposed Person (PEP): What are the legal limitations?

Published on 11/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

The 2007 Money Laundering Regulations define a politically exposed person (PEP) as "an individual with a high profile political role or someone who has been entrusted with a prominent public function.'