Crime

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Understanding Theft vs Robbery

The terms “theft” and “robbery” are often used interchangeably in day-to-day conversation. However, in UK law, the two words refer to notably different offences. In this article, the criminal defence solicitors at DPP Law discuss understanding theft vs robbery, this distinction, as well as exploring various case studies -...

Police Investigation Failures And Your Rights

According to the briefing paper “Police powers: an introduction” published in the House of Commons Library, the UK’s police service exists to “protect the public by detecting and preventing crime”. The paper goes on to explain that “the use of police powers must be compatible with human rights and...

Reasonable Doubt and the Standard of Proof in Criminal Cases

When acting for the prosecution in a criminal case, a legal representative must be able to prove that the defendant is “guilty beyond reasonable doubt” in order to secure a conviction. This means the prosecution bears the “burden of proof” throughout proceedings. So, what are the exact definitions of...

Breakdown of the GBH Sentencing Guidelines

GBH - or Grievous Bodily Harm - is a serious violent crime and is treated accordingly by the UK’s legal system. In this article, the legal experts at DPP Law, a team of specialist criminal defence lawyers, will explore the definition of this kind of offence, discuss key factors,...

Knife Crime and Sentencing Guidelines

Towns and cities experience knife crime constantly, with a new story of a person being attacked or threatened with an offensive weapon surfacing every day. It’s becoming increasingly harder to ignore the distinct rise in knife crime and violence with a weapon across the UK over the last ten...

Different Driving Offences and Their Punishments

Driving offences are among the most common reasons for which people are apprehended by the police. With 19.2 thousand vehicles per mile per day on urban “A” roads alone, the likelihood of a number of their drivers breaking the law is very high. If you are a driver yourself, it...

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