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Business Crime and Regulatory
Can I Be Disqualified as a Company Director After a Criminal Conviction?
A criminal conviction can lead to director disqualification in England and Wales under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986, but…
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Can I Be Named in the Press for a Sexual Offence Before Being Charged?
In 2022, the UK Supreme Court confirmed that a person under criminal investigation has a reasonable expectation of privacy before…
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Unauthorised Access to a Computer System: Could You Face Prosecution?
Accessing a computer system without permission can be a criminal offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990, even if no…
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Can I Be Prosecuted for a Public Order Offence on Social Media?
Not every offensive or controversial post is a criminal offence. The prosecution must establish the legal requirements of the alleged…
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A Restraint Order Has Frozen My Assets Before Trial: What Can Be Done?
You can apply to the Crown Court to vary a restraint order so that you can access money for reasonable…
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Unexplained Wealth Order Served on a Spouse: What to Do When the Assets are in Your Name
If an unexplained wealth order (UWO) has been served on you, you must respond even if your husband arranged and…
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A WhatsApp Group is Being Investigated for Insider Dealing: I Posted but Never Traded. Am I in Trouble?
You could be investigated for insider dealing even if you never bought or sold shares yourself. However, being part of…
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Can a Violent Crime Charge Be Reduced to a Lesser Offence?
A violent crime charge in England and Wales can be reduced when new evidence emerges, the original charge does not…
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What Could I Be Liable for if an Investment Service I Promoted on Instagram Collapses?
You could face criminal, regulatory or civil action if you promoted a trading service that later collapsed. However, followers losing…
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Can HMRC Freeze My Bank Account?
HMRC cannot impose an AFO through its own administrative powers. It must obtain a court order. However, HMRC has separate…
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Can Domestic Abuse Charges Be Dropped If the Complainant Withdraws?
Domestic abuse charges are not automatically dropped if the complainant withdraws their support for the prosecution. In England and Wales,…
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Can a First-Time Drug Possession Charge Be Avoided? Cautions, Resolutions and Diversion
A first-time drug possession offence in England and Wales does not automatically lead to a criminal charge. Police may offer…
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