All our legal advice articles

Were you injured by a careless driver?

Published on 15/09/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

You're sitting there, shaken and confused, wondering: "Will the driver who crashed into me actually face real consequences?" Many careless driving victims feel powerless, watching the at-fault driver seemingly walk away while they're left dealing with injuries and mounting bills.

Totting up ban: legal guidelines and recovery

Published on 12/09/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

A totting up ban is a minimum six-month driving disqualification imposed when drivers accumulate twelve or more penalty points within three years.

Have you commited a hit and run? What happens next

Published on 11/09/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Have you ever left the scene of an accident without reporting it? This act, known as a hit and run or leaving the scene of an accident, is severely punished by law in the United Kingdom.

Failing to provide a specimen: sentencing guidelines in the UK

Published on 10/09/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Refusing to take the breathalyser test, legally termed failure to provide a specimen, is treated as a serious criminal offence. Sentencing guidelines outline strict penalties, which courts are required to consider when deciding on sentences.

Driving Offences: A Simple Guide!

Published on 10/09/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

That blue envelope arrives and everything changes. Driving offences can strip away your licence, your job prospects, and your daily freedom.

Did you cause serious injury by driving carelessly?

Published on 09/09/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

A road accident can happen in an instant. In the United Kingdom, dangerous driving and driving without due care and attention is taken very seriously by the law.

Drug driving: sentencing guidelines in the UK

Published on 09/09/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

You're sitting in a police station, hands shaking, wondering how a routine traffic stop turned into a drug driving arrest. Maybe you had a joint two days ago, or you're on prescription painkillers your doctor gave you.

When to get an international driving licence as UK citizen?

Published on 08/09/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

Driving abroad may seem simple, but for British citizens, knowing whether your UK licence suffices and where an international driving licence is mandatory can quickly become complex.

I was the victim of a hit and run: law explain and claim process

Published on 08/09/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Leaving the scene of an accident isn't just morally wrong; it's a criminal offence. The Road Traffic Act 1988 makes failing to stop after any collision a serious crime with harsh penalty consequences.

Going to work with covid: What the UK law says?

Published on 08/09/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

While it is not legally prohibited to work with Covid UK in 2025, it is strongly advised against working in person when you have a positive test result. The government guidelines recommend staying at home if possible to prevent spreading the virus to colleagues.

Driving without a seatbelt: points and fine explained

Published on 05/09/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Got pulled over without your seatbelt? That pit in your stomach when you see those flashing lights is about to deepen. The seat belt law UK isn't just a suggestion; it's £500 maximum fine territory.

Japanese Knotweed and property law: What are your rights and obligations when buying or selling?

Published on 05/09/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Buying or selling a property can mark the start of an exciting new chapter, unless an invasive plant threatens the very foundations beneath your feet. Japanese knotweed, notorious across the UK, presents serious legal challenges in property transactions.

What happens if an uninsured driver hits you?

Published on 04/09/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Imagine you are driving, fully complying with the Highway Code, when suddenly another vehicle hits you. Then comes the unpleasant surprise: the other driver is uninsured.

How much does a solicitor cost when buying a house?

Published on 04/09/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

How much does a solicitor cost when buying a house? That £800 conveyancing quote represents just the basic fee. Additional charges, complexity costs, and completion expenses routinely increase your final solicitor fee for buying a house.

Domestic violence: legal protection and support in the UK

Published on 03/09/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

If you're reading this, you've already taken the hardest step, recognising that domestics violence isn't normal, isn't your fault, and needs to stop.

What happens if you get caught driving without insurance?

Published on 03/09/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

You face 6-8 penalty points, fines up to £5,000, vehicle seizure, court costs, a criminal record, and potential driving disqualification that can increase insurance premiums for years.

Domestic male victims of domestic violence: legal advice and support

Published on 01/09/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

You're not imagining it, and you're not alone. If you're a man experiencing violence, your pain is real despite what society suggests. Thousands of male victims across the UK suffer in silence, questioning whether they'll be believed or whether help exists.

Conveyancing legal process explained step by step

Published on 01/09/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

The mandatory legal conveyancing stages that must happen in sequence; not your solicitor's speed or your eagerness to move.

Can I retract a police statement for domestic violence?

Published on 29/08/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

"I want to withdraw my domestic violence statement"… These desperate words echo through police stations as victims grapple with overwhelming pressure. Due to fear, reconciliation hopes, or external influence, you're questioning everything you've reported.

Using phone while driving: rules and penalty

Published on 28/08/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Your phone buzzed. You picked it up for two seconds. Now you're facing six penalty points and a £200 fine. The reality? UK mobile phone laws have become increasingly complex where even hands free use can land you in court, and using phone while driving now covers activities most drivers don't realise are illegal.