Prisons in England and Wales

Magistrates' Court Sentencing

The police released me on bail – what does this mean?

Can you vary police and court bail conditions?

What is the difference between RUI and BTR?

How do I get my property back from the police?

Appealing Against Sentence from the Crown Court

How do I contact the police?

Appealing Against Conviction from the Crown Court

Trial in the Magistrates' Court: What to Expect

Appealing Against Conviction and Sentence from the Magistrates' Court

First Appearance in the Magistrates' Court: What to Expect

What is pre-charge bail?

How do I book a prison visit?

An Introduction to Extradition

What are confiscation proceedings?

What happens if I breach my pre-charge bail?

Will I be held longer in a police station if I ask for a solicitor?

Voluntary v Caution + 3 interview: What do they mean and what is the difference?

If you are stopped by the police, what should you do?

What are police powers of stop and search?

What are my options in a police interview for answering questions?

If I am innocent, do I need a solicitor?

Biometric Data: Fingerprints and DNA

What is the difference between the Magistrates' Court and the Crown Court?

What is the difference between criminal and civil law?

Crown Court Warned List

Serious Crime Prevention Order

What is the burden and standard of proof in a criminal case?

If you have a bail condition not to contact, directly or indirectly, what does this mean?

What types of bail conditions can be offered?

What are my rights in the police station?

What is the police caution?

What are the implications of breaching your bail conditions?

Tagging

What is the difference between surety and security?

What is a summary, either-way and indictable offence?

What are the possible outcomes of being arrested?

What is the difference between an inquest and an inquiry?