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Legal Aid for criminal defence: is legal aid really free? 

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If you’ve been arrested or charged with a criminal offence, one of the first things you’ll probably worry about is how you’re going to pay for a solicitor. Legal fees can be expensive, especially if a case goes to court. That’s where legal aid can help. But many people ask the same question. Is legal aid actually free? The short answer is: sometimes. In some cases, legal aid […]

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Will AI replace criminal lawyers? 

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The short answer is no; AI will not replace criminal lawyers, but AI tools are becoming a part of daily legal work. They’re also useful for non-lawyers, as people can now ask large language models like Chat GPT legal questions to get a steer. But there’s much more to legal advice than a chatbot can provide. Criminal law requires human judgment, strategy, […]

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Should we get rid of jury trials?

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Jury trials have been in the spotlight since December 2025 when David Lammey announced plans to abolish them for crimes that carry a likely sentence of less than three years. That applies to crimes like theft, domestic abuse offences, and actual bodily harm. On 10 March 2026, MPs voted to allow a bill to push […]

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What does the special reasons argument mean for motoring offences?

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If you are facing a motoring offence, you may be at risk of disqualification. In some cases, however, the court can decide not to impose a ban if there are ‘special reasons’ relating to the offence.  If you need advice, our road traffic offence solicitors can help. At Harewood Law, we feel it’s vital for […]

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Reduction of Jury Trials: What is being proposed and what does this mean for your case?

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The use of jury trials in England and Wales is currently the subject of significant debate. Reforms to the criminal justice system, proposed by The UK justice secretary, David Lammy, could lead to a substantial reduction in the number of cases heard by juries, with more matters being decided by judges alone or in alternative […]

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Strategic awareness at the police station interview

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When you’re taken to the police station for questioning, you have an automatic right to speak to a solicitor privately at any time. You can either request the duty solicitor or you can speak to a criminal defence solicitor, like us at Harewood Law. The duty solicitor is an independent criminal defence lawyer, who will […]

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The Importance of Pre-charge Engagement

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The importance of pre-charge engagement If you’ve had a police interview under caution, you may be asked to engage with the police, or with prosecution solicitors afterwards on a voluntary basis. This is process known as ‘pre-charge engagement’.  It’s a stage of investigation before you’re charged with a crime, but while you’re under suspicion of […]

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How Forgery Allegations Are Defended

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Allegations of forgery are among the most serious dishonesty offences prosecuted in England and Wales. They can arise in a wide range of circumstances, from business and employment disputes to family matters and financial investigations. In many cases, individuals are shocked to find themselves under criminal investigation for conduct they did not believe to be […]

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Jury’s out: Scrapping jury trials and what it means for criminal justice

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‘Smurfing’ is a money laundering technique by which criminals move large sums of money in a series of smaller transactions. By depositing smaller amounts separately, the criminal hope to avoid arousing suspicions that the money was acquired by nefarious means.

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Intentional strangulation and the increase in prosecutions

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The law on intentional strangulation Intentional strangulation was introduced as a specific offense under section 70 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, coming into force in June 2022. If you need advice, our serious crime solicitors can help. Prior to this, allegations involving pressure to the neck or restriction of breathing were typically prosecuted as: […]

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Dealing with Digital Evidence in Criminal Cases

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‘Smurfing’ is a money laundering technique by which criminals move large sums of money in a series of smaller transactions. By depositing smaller amounts separately, the criminal hope to avoid arousing suspicions that the money was acquired by nefarious means.

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Cell Site and Its Limitations

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When the police mention cell site evidence in an interview, most people do the same thing: they Google it. And what they quickly discover is that cell site analysis isn’t the precise, pinpoint location tool it is often believed to be. At Harewood Law, we deal with cell site evidence regularly, and we work with […]

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