Practical guidance on voluntary interviews, Interviews Under Caution (PACE), CPS representations, device seizure & digital evidence, bail & RUI, and charging decisions.
NFA means the police or CPS have determined the legal threshold for charge has not been met. Understand what it means for your criminal record, your DBS check, whether the case can be reopened, and the three steps to take once the letter arrives.
The word "voluntary" is misleading. A voluntary police interview is a formal investigative tool — your words are recorded and can be used to prosecute you. Here is why legal representation is essential, and what your rights are.
The word 'voluntary' is misleading. Ignoring a police interview invitation without legal advice can lead to arrest, adverse inferences at trial, and a court summons. Here's exactly what happens at each stage — and how to protect yourself.
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.