Ashmans Solicitors

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Was your car caught speeding but you weren’t driving? You’ve got 28 days to name the driver, if you don’t, you could face 6 penalty points and a fine for failing to provide details.

#MotoringLaw #DrivingOffences

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Confiscation totals are often exaggerated, lawful assets counted, properties overvalued, transactions double‑counted. Under the Proceeds of Crime Act you can dispute every calculation.

#ConfiscationOrder #ProceedsOfCrime

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Apprehended at the border with drugs? You’ll be handed to the NCA or local police. Importing ranks among the gravest UK offences, but coercion or being trafficked can be a defence. Your first words can make a big difference.

#CriminalDefence #DrugOffences

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An employee defrauded your company. Could you be held personally liable? Possibly, if prosecutors can show you knew, suspected, or willfully ignored warning signs. Exactly what you knew and when often decides the outcome.

#DirectorLiability #FraudDefence

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Someone else sent drugs to your address? You could still be a suspect, but receiving a parcel doesn't equal guilt. Prosecutors must prove you knew what was inside.

#CriminalDefence #DrugOffences

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Involved in a crash? Stop right away, fault is irrelevant. Driving off can be a criminal offence, and saying "I didn't realise" won't always protect you, especially if dashcam footage is available.

#MotoringLaw #DrivingOffences

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A police caution isn't just a warning, it’s a formal admission that goes on your record. For domestic offences it can appear on DBS checks for years. You don't have to accept one. Get advice first.

#CriminalDefence #PoliceCaution

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The Sentencing Act 2026 reshapes sentencing: presumption to suspend terms of 12 months or less, suspension cap raised from 2 to 3 years, and release after one-third served, though exceptions apply.

#SentencingAct2026 #CriminalLaw

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Arrested? Calls from police custody are recorded. Anything you tell a partner or friend can be used against you, only a call to your solicitor is protected.

#KnowYourRights #CriminalDefence

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Biggest mistake at a police station? Trying to explain yourself. Interviews aren’t chats, they’re for gathering evidence. Ask for a solicitor before you say anything; it’s free.

#KnowYourRights #CriminalDefence

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By the time investigators contact you, the fraud probe may be months old. They’ll likely have your bank statements and a timeline. The interview will compare your account to that evidence. Get advice before you speak.

#FraudDefence #FinancialCrime

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Complainant won't cooperate, does that mean the case is dropped? Not necessarily. The CPS can still charge based on 999 calls, body‑worn camera footage and your own words. That's called a victimless prosecution.

#CriminalDefence #DomesticAbuse

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Undercover drug ops often record months before an arrest. Yet not all recordings are admissible, authorisation, inducement and disclosure can all be challenged.

#CriminalDefence #DrugOffences

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Driving while disqualified isn't just a points issue, it can mean up to 6 months in prison, an unlimited fine and a further ban. Forgetting the dates isn't a defence.

#MotoringLaw #DrivingOffences

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Think crypto is untouchable? Think again. Under the Proceeds of Crime Act, authorities can freeze and forfeit your crypto wallet. You can contest those seizures, but strict deadlines apply.

#CryptoLaw #ProceedsOfCrime

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Out on bail after a drug arrest? The police are piecing the case together while you wait. Sitting idle costs you precious time. This isn’t downtime, it’s your window to prepare. Act now.

#CriminalDefence #PoliceBail

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Think no witness means no evidence? Not in domestic cases. Police assemble proof from texts, search history, Ring footage and old social posts, after interviews they often have more on you than you realize.

#CriminalDefence #DomesticAbuse

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Think deleting emails protects you in a fraud investigation? Forensic tools often recover them.
And deleting material after you know of an investigation can amount to perverting the course of justice.

#FraudDefence #FinancialCrime

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Body cameras start recording the moment officers arrive.

What you say at the scene isn’t off the record, it can be treated like a formal interview. Assume every word was captured.

#KnowYourRights #CriminalDefence

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Did the police follow the rules when they raided your home?

Under s.78 PACE, improperly obtained evidence can be excluded. We’ve had evidence struck out in fraud cases, collapsing prosecutions

#FraudDefence #FinancialCrime