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 […]
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 […]
‘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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‘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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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. Prior to this, allegations involving pressure to the neck or restriction of breathing were typically prosecuted as: These charges often failed to reflect the potentially fatal risks […]
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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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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 […]
