Criminal law
Criminal law is a very broad area of law that incorporates a variety of offences, ranging from minor regulatory offences and traffic infringements to serious violent crime. If you have been charged with a criminal offence it is advisable to obtain legal advice from a solicitor.
In the following sections we have set out some general information on what to expect if you are facing criminal charges. Our General Information section covers points such as the elements of criminal liability, how criminal matters proceed, principles of sentencing, and appeals against conviction or sentence. We have also included basic information on common criminal matters such as theft, assault and drugs and less common crimes such as money laundering and murder.
Two of the larger topics of criminal law are:
If you require more detailed information on commercial regulatory breaches and liability you can find this in the relevant section of our Commercial section.
If you would like to obtain legal advice on criminal law, Contact Law can put you in touch with a local criminal law solicitor free of charge. So, if you have any questions or would like our help in finding local criminal law solicitors please call us on 0800 046 1464.
