Results for "criminal"
- Criminal Law
POCA: The Improper Use of Section 10 Assumptions
Defendants subjected to Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) proceedings following a criminal conviction often find the process irrational and ...
- Criminal Law
Proceeds of Crime – The Difference Between Account Freezing Orders And Restraint Orders
In recent years, law enforcement agencies in England have increasingly relied on financial restrictions to disrupt criminal enterprises and recover ...
- Criminal Law
What Is Confiscation Under POCA?
Introduced to enhance the effectiveness of asset recovery in England and Wales, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) was designed to deter crime by ...
- Criminal Law
Cyber Flashing Offences: What You Need to Know
On 31st January 2024, a new criminal offence was introduced in England to address the issue of unsolicited explicit images, often referred to as ...
- Commercial Conveyancing
Repossessing a Commercial Property: A Guide for Landlords
As a commercial landlord, the legal framework for repossessing a property can be complex, especially when dealing with tenants who have security of ...
- Criminal Law
What to Do If You Are Arrested for Fraud
On 21st September 2024, Bristol Crown Court convicted a father and two sons accused of swindling the National Trust out of £1 million. Roger Bryant, ...
- Criminal Law
Why Is The Lucy Letby Case So Controversial?
The Lucy Letby case is controversial for numerous reasons, primarily due to the gravity of the charges, the complexities of the trial, and the ...
- Criminal Law
What does a Specialist Youth Crime Solicitor do?
In the year ending March 2023, 59,000 children were arrested, up 9% on the previous year. That same year, there was just over 11,900 occasions where ...
- Criminal Law
Askews Legal LLP Secures Favourable Outcome in POCA Proceedings
As we celebrate the official launch of our dedicated Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) Department, we are delighted to share a recent success story ...
- Criminal Law
FAQs on the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA)
1. What is the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA 2022)? The POCA 2022 is designed to recover assets obtained through criminal activities. POCA gives ...