Between 2018 to 2019, there were 2 million theft offences in England and Wales that were recorded by the police. It is common for the word’s ‘theft’, ‘robbery’ and ‘burglary’ to be used interchangeably on the internet and in the media. But in the legal world, all of these terms are different and have various…
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One of the most common crimes that is committed in the UK is shoplifting. It is carried out by different age groups and there are a number of reasons why somebody may choose to shoplift. For example, they might do this for fun and to get goods they want or because they feel like they…
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You are driving along and suddenly you see a double flash in your mirrors. You have just been caught speeding on the road. When this happens, you can be confused and not realise what has happened. The next thing you will receive in a letter arriving in the post that makes you aware that you…
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Nobody wants to be involved in a car accident. It can be a scary and stressful experience, no matter how many years you have been driving for. In the heat of the moment, you may be tempted to drive away from the accident. If it is only a minor crash, you may not see the…
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In everyday language, an assault is an attack on another person. However, it is important to realise that the law in England and wales recognises different types of assault and attached to them are different punishments. This ensures that justice is served and that every attack is looked at in order to award the appropriate…
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Nobody wants to witness a crime. Not only can it be traumatising for you, but it can also come with some responsibilities. Namely, this means going to court and having to give evidence. A lot of people wonder whether they have rights as a witness or whether they are compelled to go to court. Let’s…
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