CRIME Can the Police Search My House Without a Warrant? Can The Police Search My House Without A Warrant? It happens in almost every crime drama: a person being investigated for an offence refuses to allow the police entry to their property without a warrant. So... Read More
CRIME, DRIVING OFFENCES Drink Driving Penalties DPP Law: How Many Points Can You Get on Your license for Drink Driving? We all understand that driving under the influence of alcohol can have serious consequences. It can result in damage and destruction of... Read More
SEXUAL OFFENCES What Is the Penalty for Making False Rape Accusations? What Is the Penalty for Making False Rape Accusations? Two and ten per cent of sexual accusations made over the last twenty years were revealed to be false. However, sexual assault accusations of this kind... Read More
CRIME What Powers Do Police Community Support Officers Have? What Powers Do Police Community Support Officers Have? DPP Law - Do PCSOs Have the Right to Stop and Search? If a member of the police force has recently performed a stop and search on you... Read More
CRIME 20 Years of the ASBO – A Retrospective on Infamous Cases, Statistics, Effectiveness This year, the ASBO turned twenty years old. This particular form of crime fighting power - designed to crack down on behaviour that negatively affects local communities and causes harm or upset to particular groups or... Read More
CRIME Can I Sue the Police for Emotional Distress? Can I Sue the Police for Emotional Distress? Often, brushes with the police can prove very personally affecting. After all, officers are there to ensure that the law is obeyed and that anyone who breaks it... Read More
