BLOG 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... Read More
BLOG 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... Read More
BLOG 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... Read More
FRAUD OFFENCES Bounce Back Loan Fraud: What to Do if You’ve Been Accused COVID-19 presented challenges for people across all aspects of their lives. For businesses facing financial strain, a number of support schemes were introduced during the height of the pandemic to provide a lifeline for many. ... Read More
BLOG POSTS, RESTRAINING ORDER What Happens if You Breach a Restraining Order? The Cambridge Dictionary defines a restraining order as “a written instruction made by a court that forbids a particular action until a judge has made a decision about the matter”. In legal terms, restraining orders are... Read More
BLOG 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... Read More