Malicious Communications Act Offences
Offences Under The Malicious Communications Act 1988 Under this area of law, communication is defined as any person who sends a letter, electronic communication or article of any description to…
Statement of case by Magistrates’ Court.
Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 S111Statement of case by magistrates’ court.(1)Any person who was a party to any proceeding before a magistrates’ court or is aggrieved by the conviction, order, determination…
Failing to provide a blood sample – Fear of Needles
Failing to provide a specimen of blood is not a drug-related offence, but does carry a 12 month disqualification (if convicted). If the police made a request for a blood…
FDR Hearings – The Process
What is an FDR?The FDR hearing (or Financial Dispute Resolution Hearing) is generally the second hearing that takes place once a party has made an application for a financial remedy…
The Cost Of A Power Of Attorney
A power of attorney is a legal document that allows someone to make decisions for you, or act on your behalf, if you're no longer able to or if you…
PRACTICE DIRECTION 12J – CHILD ARRANGEMENTS & CONTACT ORDERS WHERE CLAIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE AND HARM
Summary 1 This Practice Direction applies to any family proceedings in the Family Court or the High Court under the relevant parts of the Children Act 1989 or the relevant…
Private Prosecution – A Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Have you been the victim of a crime or a victim of fraud?It is important that once you have become aware that you have been a victim of…
Contesting a Will and How Long Do You Have To Contest A Will?
If you are contemplating challenging or contesting a Will you should seek legal advice as a matter of urgency because the time you have for making your challenge varies considerably…
What to do when someone dies
Within a few days after a death, someone needs to: Make sure that the home and possessions of the person who has died are secure. Register the death. Start arranging…