Criminal Defence Blawg

What To Do After A DUI Arrest

February 25, 2013

(Guest post, US criminal law) If you have just been arrested for your first DUI, then you may be feeling confused and frightened. You may be wondering about which steps you should take to make sure that you get the best defense possible, and you may even have questions about your future, such as whether […]

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How To Wipe Criminal Records Clean

February 22, 2013

(Guest post regarding wiping criminal records clean, based on US law). Frequently Asked Questions Expungement clears a person’s legal record of criminal offenses. Once expunged, the offenses cannot be detected by public record searches, giving the person more freedom to pursue social opportunities, housing opportunities, career opportunities, etc. Those who consider pursuing expungement usually have […]

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Claiming for Compensation Following a Criminal Incident

January 31, 2013

Post regarding how to make a claim for compensation following a criminal attack. If you are the blameless victim of a violent crime you may be able to make a criminal attack claim for compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). The rules governing criminal injury claims vary depending on the date your application […]

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Do you know your drink drive limit?

January 16, 2013

Guest post regarding drink drive limits and recent research from LV. One in five UK drivers have no idea how many units are contained in any alcoholic drink, putting them at increased risk of drink driving, according to new research from LV=. With the Scottish Government recently consulting on plans to lower the drink drive […]

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4 Criminals Who Got Away With It

January 14, 2013

If you’ve ever seen a news report or read an article about a potential crime gone awry thanks to the lawbreaker’s own moronic actions, it’s easy to assume that most thieves aren’t the brightest bulbs in the bunch. Falling asleep on someone’s couch during a burglary or attempting to pay for items with counterfeit bills […]

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What to Expect if Convicted of Benefit Fraud in the UK

January 5, 2013

Information regarding benefit fraud in the UK Committing benefit fraud can lead you to being fined or even sent to prison, so what can you expect if you are suspected or subsequently found guilty? What is Benefit Fraud? The fundamental aspects of proven benefit fraud are when you deliberately fail to report a change in […]

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Brake calls on drivers to have ‘Not a drop, not a drag’ before driving

January 3, 2013

(Guest post) To coincide with police forces across the country launching their annual drink and drug driving enforcement campaigns, road safety charity Brake has called on drivers everywhere to help save lives by committing to take ‘not a drop, not a drag’ before driving. “Risking lives by drinking alcohol or taking drugs and driving – […]

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‘Biggest’ Environment Agency waste exports case – fines for the criminal network

December 13, 2012

Guest post from a leading criminal law firm in London. Fines were imposed last week in what the Environment Agency has described as the biggest waste exports case it has ever undertaken. In all, eight men and three companies have been ordered to pay over £220,000 for the part they played in a criminal network […]

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Companies taking risks with anti-corruption laws

December 12, 2012

Guest post regarding The Bribery Act 2010 and potential criminal offences in the UK. UK businesses are still taking risks with the UK Bribery Act in the pressure to win business and the belief that regulators will hold back from prosecutions, says business advisory firm FTI Consulting, Inc. The Bribery Act 2010 The Bribery Act, […]

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What is a criminal injury claim?

November 30, 2012

Guest post regarding criminal injury claims. A criminal injury claim can be made if you have been harmed in a violent crime in the last two years. In order to make one of these types of claims, there is certain information that you must have; including your police reference number, the date of your court […]

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