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Should I say “no comment” in a police interview?

Have you been invited to a voluntary police interview under caution Or did you already attend, give a “...

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Can you work while on police bail?

Have you been released on pre-charge bail or feel you may be at some point soon There are many conditions...

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When do police stop investigating a case?

Are you currently under investigation for a criminal offence You will be understandably anxious about wha...

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How long do police have to investigate a crime?

Are you currently at the centre of a criminal investigation or are you worried you may be soon Wondering ...

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How do I get my property back from the police?

Have the police seized your property and you want or need to get it back You may or may not be able to ge...

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How long can police hold your property without charges?

Have you had your property seized by the police in relation to a criminal investigation In this articl...

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Can the police take my phone without my permission?

Have you had your phone confiscated by police, or worried that it will be taken soon It’s important to ...

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Do police check bail address for pre-charge bail?

Have you been released on pre-charge bail If you’re reading this post, it’s likely that the police ha...

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What happens if you don’t attend a voluntary police interview?

Have you been invited to attend a voluntary police interview Are you considering not attending In this...

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Can the police access my WhatsApp (even after I delete messages?)

Have the police seized your phone or are you concerned that they will soon Are you worried they are acces...

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How long does it take police to search a phone in the UK?

Have the police seized your phone as evidence in a criminal investigation Whether or not you are a suspec...

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Help me – I’ve been falsely accused of sexual assault

It is a truly horrible experience being falsely accused of sexual assault Sexual assault offences are amo...

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How many times can bail be extended?

Have you been released on pre-charge bail and think it may be extended soon It’s understandable that yo...

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How do police extract data from phones in the UK?

Are you concerned that the police may seize your phone or have they already taken it as evidence The p...

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Can the police track your phone?

Are you anxious you may be arrested on suspicion of a crime, or already have been Are you concerned that ...

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How do I get my bail conditions lifted?

Are you on pre-charge bail and finding your bail conditions too strict You can appeal to have them lifted...

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What can I do if someone makes false allegations against me?

If you’ve had false allegations made against you, it is a frightening and stressful experience You may ...

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I’ve been called for a voluntary police interview – does this mean there isn’t enough evidence?

Have you been called for a voluntary police interview Your mind may be running wild wondering why the pol...

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What evidence does the CPS need to charge someone?

Are you facing potential criminal charges So many questions will be rushing through your mind and you wil...

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No Further Action: What does it mean?

Are you facing allegations of committing a crime There are several outcomes for the case, including “No...

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Why have the police extended my bail?

Are you on police bail and been informed it has been extended Wondering why In this article, we’ll e...

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What happens if I break my pre-charge bail conditions?

Have you been placed on pre-charge bail Are you finding your bail conditions too strict Are you worried y...

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Can I go abroad on bail?

If you have been released on pre-charge bail or bail after being charged, you may have many questions abo...

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How long can the police keep your phone for investigation?

If you have been arrested, the police can seize your personal possessions, like your mobile phone, if the...

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How long can police keep you under investigation?

If you have been released under investigation (RUI), or you think that this may happen soon, it’s impor...

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What happens after a voluntary police interview?

If you have been requested to attend a voluntary police interview under caution, you are taking the right...

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What is a voluntary police interview?

Have you been called for a voluntary police interview, or concerned you will be soon It’s a smart move ...

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How long can you be held in police custody?

If you fear you may be arrested soon, whether you are guilty or not, it’s important you understand your...

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How long can you be kept on police bail for without being charged?

It’s a very stressful experience being on bail but not charged You may feel like you cannot move on wit...

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What does “released under investigation” mean?

Have you been arrested and been released under investigation It is a very confusing time where you can co...

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What happens when bail ends in the UK?

If you are currently on pre-charge bail, you will be wondering what the road ahead looks like Pre-charge ...

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On bail but not charged? What does it mean?

Have you been released on bail but haven’t been charged yet This is a critical time that could affect t...

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What is Pre Charge Engagement? A Comprehensive Guide

Pre-charge engagement has come to play a vital role in the UK legal system, but the term is still relativ...

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What is COP9?

A COP9 investigation is a very serious affair If you have received a letter from HMRC informing you that ...

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March 13, 2025

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What is COP8?

Have you been notified that you’re under a COP8 investigation Understanding the ins and outs of COP8...

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HMRC Investigations: A Complete Guide

Concerned about an HMRC investigation It’s a very stressful time and you’ll have many unanswered ques...

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What are the VAT fraud sentencing guidelines (2024)?

Are you under investigation for VAT fraud You will be under extreme stress, particularly worrying what th...

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What triggers an HMRC investigation?

There are so many events that can trigger an HMRC investigation Some are through actual errors you’ve m...

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Tax evasion vs tax avoidance: what’s the difference?

There is a fine line between tax avoidance and tax evasion One is “legal”, one is not In this arti...

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Does HMRC investigate all tip-offs?

Do you suspect someone has tipped off HMRC that you or your business has tried to commit tax fraud Whethe...

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How do I know if HMRC are investigating me?

Are you worried you’re being investigated by HMRC but haven’t been formally told you are In this a...

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VAT Inspections and Investigations: A Complete Guide

Have HMRC been in touch with you to arrange a VAT inspection You may feel anxious about what this means f...

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What are the penalties for tax evasion in the UK?

Currently facing tax evasion charges or fearful you may in the near future Being the centre of an HMRC ta...

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Can HMRC check bank accounts?

Are you at the centre of an HMRC investigation Or worried that you may be on HMRC’s radar in the near f...

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What are the chances of being investigated by HMRC?

Are you nervous about your tax affairs Perhaps you’re simply curious Perhaps you know you have errors i...

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How far back can HMRC go for underpaid tax?

Many wrongly assume that, after a certain amount of time, HMRC can no longer chase up unpaid tax The real...

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How does HMRC know about undeclared income?

Sometimes, income goes undeclared by accident, in instances where the taxpayer doesn’t realise they nee...

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March 13, 2025

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Your Complete Guide to Pre-Charge Bail in the UK

Once you’ve been arrested and the 24 hour custody clock has run out, the police have to decide what the...

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March 13, 2025