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Section 18 Charge: Examining The Element Of Intent

A Section 18 offence is the most serious form of grievous bodily harm (GBH) or unlawful wounding under the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. The key differentiator between a Section 18 charge and the comparatively lesser charge of Section 20 is whether there was intent to harm or wound...

Navigating Section 18 Assault Charges And Safeguarding Your Rights

After murder and manslaughter, Section 18 Assault is the most serious type of assault that can be committed. Section 18 offences are a specific form of Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), as laid out in the Offences against the Person Act 1861, which are distinguishable by the intent to wound or...

Tax Avoidance Schemes: New and Existing Criminal Penalties

Income tax and national insurance contributions are required to be paid by every eligible person in the UK as they perform important functions within the running of society. This is why tax avoidance scheme efforts to avoid making these payments are such a severe act. As a result, certain...

What is Common Assault? An Introduction & Sentencing Guidelines

If you’ve been accused of common assault, having experts guiding you through any legal process is always the answer to a smoother experience and a more positive outcome. DPP Law’s team are experts in navigating common assault sentencing guidelines and will be the support you need to relieve stress. ...

Accused Of Coercive Control? Everything You Need To Know

Coercive control and controlling behaviour are both crimes that can be committed, sometimes even without the knowledge of the accused. Facing an accusation of coercive control or controlling behaviour is incredibly distressing and it can be incredibly stressful to find the right information from the right people to guide...

Could Family Mediation Help Me?

Few people understand the full potential of Family Mediation. In fact, many people do not even realise this exists as an option. Separation or divorce is a frustrating, upsetting and confusing time of transition and change, involving many questions that people would rather not have to ask while they are...

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