Practical guidance on voluntary interviews, Interviews Under Caution (PACE), CPS representations, device seizure & digital evidence, bail & RUI, and charging decisions.
A practical UK guide to device seizure: PACE search & seizure powers, what happens to your data, passwords & RIPA s49 notices, how long police can retain devices, and steps to speed up return.
Understand CPS charging decision timelines: custody time limits, pre-charge bail review periods, RUI, the six-month limit for most summary offences, Full Code vs Threshold Test, and practical defence steps to keep your case moving.
A clear, practical guide to choosing “no comment” or a prepared statement in a PACE interview: when each is appropriate, adverse inference risks, pre-interview disclosure, your rights, and strategy tips.