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9 June 2026 · Marcus Vael KC · 7 min read

The first 60 minutes: what to do the moment the police make contact

The single most important decision in many criminal cases is made before a lawyer ever arrives. Here is exactly how to protect your position in those critical first minutes — and why "no comment" is not always the answer people think it is.

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Written by the solicitors and advocates who appear in these courts every week.

Police Station

2 June 2026 · 5 min

"No comment" or not? Reading the interview right

Staying silent can be the smartest move — or the costliest. We explain how solicitors decide, and what adverse inferences really mean.

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Crown Court

27 May 2026 · 8 min

How disclosure failures win cases

The prosecution must reveal material that could help your defence. When they fall short, the consequences can be decisive — here's how.

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Motoring

19 May 2026 · 4 min

Facing a driving ban? Exceptional hardship explained

Losing your licence can mean losing your job. We set out when an exceptional-hardship argument can keep you on the road.

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Fraud

11 May 2026 · 9 min

Inside a serious fraud investigation

From dawn raid to charging decision, financial-crime cases run for years. Knowing the stages lets you act early — and decisively.

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Bail

3 May 2026 · 6 min

Getting bail: what the court is really weighing

Whether you walk out or stay in custody can turn on a handful of factors. We explain how to put the strongest case for release.

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Appeals

24 April 2026 · 7 min

Wrongly convicted? Your route to appeal

A conviction is not always the end of the road. We map the appeal process, the deadlines that matter, and when the CCRC can help.

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