Key Protections When Accused of a Sex Crime
Learn the key legal protections available when accused of a sex crime, including the right to remain silent, evidence preservation and search challenges.
Category: Criminal Law
Drug Possession Laws and Penalties
Learn how drug possession penalties vary by substance, quantity, intent, criminal history and whether charges are brought under state or federal law.
Ofsted Wins Its First Prosecution Over Unregistered Children’s Homes as Catalyst Care and Directors Are Fined £92,400
Ofsted secures first prosecution of an illegal children's home operator, Catalyst Care Limited fined £92,400, as local authority commissioning faces scrutiny next.
FCA Secures £655,951 Order Against John Burford
FCA secures a £655,951 confiscation order against John Burford, highlighting early asset tracing for solicitors handling investment fraud.
FBI Most Wanted Fugitive Elaine Escoe Returned to US in $32m Fraud Case
FBI Most Wanted fugitive Elaine Escoe is returned to the US to face charges over an alleged $32m COVID-relief fraud scheme.
Bar Standards Board Suspends Samreen Akhtar After Criminal Conviction
The Bar Standards Board suspends criminal barrister Samreen Akhtar after her conviction, prompting chambers and solicitors to review existing cases.
US DOJ Unseals Medialand and ML.Cloud Indictment Over Alleged $62m Losses
US DOJ unseals the Medialand and ML.Cloud indictment over more than $62m in alleged cybercrime losses, with sanctions implications for counsel.
Ziheng Fang Arrested on Federal Hoax Charge at San Jose State University
Ziheng Fang, a San Jose State graduate student, was arrested on a federal false information and hoaxes charge over alleged campus threats.
MAJ Law Director Conor Johnstone Convicted of Impersonating a Police Officer
MAJ Law director Conor Johnstone is convicted of impersonating a police officer, prompting questions over SRA reporting and law firm governance.
What to Do If Someone Makes a False Police Report About You in Nashville
The Cassell Firm explains what to do after a false police report in Nashville, including preserving evidence, avoiding contact and protecting your rights.