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Criminal Behaviour Order 

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We help and advise individuals facing Criminal Behaviour Orders on how to challenge unfair restrictions and respond safely.

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Criminal Behaviour Order proceedings can affect where you go, who you contact, how you work and what you are required to do. Breach can also lead to criminal proceedings, so early advice is important. 

With a team of skilled Criminal Behaviour Order specialists, Ashmans Solicitors are here to assist, whether:

  • You’re facing an application for a Criminal Behaviour Order following conviction. 
  • You want to vary or discharge an existing Criminal Behaviour Order. 
  • You’re accused of breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order and need urgent advice. 

With Ashmans, you do not have to deal with the process alone. We help you understand the proposed terms, protect your rights and take the right steps early. 

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Strength and Care

Our Criminal Behaviour Order Solicitors do more than represent you in court. We explain the scope of any proposed prohibitions or requirements, advise on your options and prepare a careful response based on the evidence. 

  • We understand the effect a CBO can have on daily life, work and reputation. 
  • We challenge unnecessary or excessive terms where grounds exist. 
  • We defend breach allegations by reviewing the order, the evidence and the alleged conduct. 
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Criminal Behaviour Orders and the Law

Under Part 2 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, the Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) replaced the earlier Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO).

  • Imposing prohibitions to prevent behaviour causing harassment, alarm, or distress within a criminal behaviour order under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 in England and Wales.
  • Requiring positive actions to address offending behaviour during a serious crime criminal behaviour order enforcement process in the UK.
  • Applying restrictions alongside conviction to protect the public under a UK criminal behaviour order legal procedure following criminal conviction.

  • The offender has engaged in behaviour causing harassment, alarm, or distress, forming a application for a criminal behaviour order in England and Wales courts.
  • The order will help prevent further offending or anti-social conduct under a contested criminal behaviour order defence strategy in the UK.
  • The terms are necessary and proportionate under a criminal behaviour order issued by a criminal court in England and Wales.

CBO applications and enforcement may involve the CPS, police or local authorities. Evidence can include CCTV, witness statements, digital communications, previous conduct and conviction material. 

Our Criminal Behaviour Order Solicitors review the evidence, proposed wording, necessity and practical effect of each condition before advising on challenge, variation, discharge or compliance. 

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Essential actions against accusations

From the moment a Criminal Behaviour Order is proposed, or if you are accused of breaching an existing order, your response can affect the case. Follow these steps: 

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Do not contact named individuals or try to negotiate conditions yourself. This may be relied on in court. 

Whether the order is sought on conviction or you are facing variation or breach proceedings, take advice before agreeing to terms or making representations. 

Ashmans can provide urgent advice on CBO applications, variations and alleged breaches. 

Keep messages, social media records, location data and witness details that may assist with an application, variation or breach defence. 

If an interim or final Criminal Behaviour Order is in place, follow its terms carefully while your solicitor prepares your response. 

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Three Simple Steps
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01

Initial Consultation

We assess your case and explain your legal position

02

Strategic Defence Planning

We prepare a clear response to the CBO application, variation or breach allegation. 

03

Expert Legal Representation

We represent you in court and challenge restrictions where grounds exist. 

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See how Ashmans has supported clients facing Criminal Behaviour Orders and other Serious and Complex Crimes. 

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When facing a Criminal Behaviour Order application, variation or breach allegation, delay or poor advice can expose you to serious consequences: 

  • A CBO can restrict daily life, relationships, movement and employment. 
  • A breach is a criminal offence and can lead to a fine, imprisonment or a criminal record. 
  • Restrictive terms can affect where you go and who you contact. 
  • Court proceedings may cause stress, reputational harm and disruption. 
  • An adverse finding may affect future sentencing, licensing or community standing. 

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Criminal Behaviour Order

The Ashmans Approach

At Ashmans, we provide practical defence in Criminal Behaviour Order cases by reviewing the evidence and effect of proposed restrictions. 

01

Applications for Criminal Behaviour Orders

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  • Oppose disproportionate or unnecessary prohibitions and requirements. 
  • Challenge the prosecution evidence and necessity test where appropriate. 
  • Seek clear, lawful and enforceable terms. 

02

Interim Orders

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  • Challenge interim CBOs where the evidence does not support them. 
  • Argue against excessive or unworkable interim restrictions. 
  • Seek urgent amendments to protect work, family life and daily activities. 

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Variation or Discharge Applications

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  • Apply to vary conditions that are no longer necessary or proportionate. 
  • Present evidence of changed circumstances or positive progress. 
  • Seek discharge where the legal test is met. 

04

Breach Allegations

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  • Advise before any police interview or court appearance. 
  • Challenge whether the breach is proved beyond reasonable doubt. 
  • Prepare a defence for contested breach proceedings. 

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Trial Representation

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  • Prepare an evidence-based defence. 
  • Cross-examine prosecution witnesses where required. 
  • Make legal submissions on proportionality and necessity. 

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Sentencing & Appeals

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  • Present mitigation where conviction follows. 
  • Address proportionality, penalty and personal circumstances. 
  • Advise on appeals against conviction, sentence or order terms. 

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Our Criminal Behaviour Order Solicitors have represented clients facing serious allegations and order-related proceedings. See examples of our work and outcomes. 

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Do not delay if you are facing a Criminal Behaviour Order application, variation or breach allegation. 

  • Expert defence in Criminal Behaviour Order applications, variations and breach cases.
  • Responsive 24/7 legal support when it matters most.
  • Strategic, proportionate solutions tailored to your circumstances.
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Frequently Asked Questions

A Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) is a court order made under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 following a criminal conviction. It imposes prohibitions and, where appropriate, positive requirements to prevent further anti-social behaviour.

A CBO can be made at sentencing if the prosecution applies and the court is satisfied that the offender has engaged in behaviour causing harassment, alarm or distress, and that the order will help prevent further such behaviour.

A CBO may prohibit certain conduct (such as contacting named individuals or entering defined areas) and can also impose positive requirements, such as attending rehabilitation or intervention programmes, provided they are proportionate and enforceable.

Breach of a CBO is a criminal offence. If proven beyond reasonable doubt, it can result in a fine or imprisonment. The court will assess the seriousness of the breach and your overall circumstances.

Yes. An application can be made to vary or discharge a CBO where circumstances have changed or conditions are no longer necessary or proportionate. The court must be satisfied that any variation remains justified.

We review the evidence, challenge disproportionate terms and represent you in application, variation or breach proceedings. 

Seek legal advice immediately. Do not give statements to police without your solicitor present. 

It can. Restrictions and any breach conviction may affect work, reputation and future opportunities. 

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With offices across England and Wales, you can access the right Criminal Behaviour Order Solicitor and legal specialist wherever you are. 

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