The regulations that surround its admissibility in court is a topic in which Harewood Law is well informed, and we know exactly when hearsay evidence can be used to aid your defence.

Interpol is shorthand for the International Criminal Police Organisation. They have 196 member countries who share data on crimes and criminals and work together to find and arrest criminals, wherever they are in the world.

A European Arrest Warrant (EAW) is a tool for extraditing a person from one European country to another. If you’ve been subject to an EAW, it is possible to challenge it and we give you a few ways to do that in this blog.

It’s understandable that you might feel a little nervous about attending an extradition hearing. To help you feel calmer about it, we explain what you can expect. In this blog, we look at what happens during an extradition hearing, and how you can prepare if you’re asked to attend.

First, let’s explain what an extradition request is, and the process that you’ll go through.

Certain authorities have the power to carry out raids on a premises if they suspect that assets have been acquired through unlawful conduct, or if they have reason to believe that documents on the premises will help an investigation.

Tax evasion is basically lying to His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) about your income to avoid paying the full amount of tax that you owe.

Since 2017 the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has had the power to forfeit money in bank accounts through Account Forfeiture Orders.

Legal expenses insurance is a crucial asset for individuals grappling with the complex legal issues and extensive fees that occur when an unexpected legal matter arises.

A solicitor is a legal professional who offers expert advice, guidance, and representation to clients on various legal matters.

An unexplained wealth order (UWO) is a tool used by investigating authorities to crack down on money obtained through crime.

If you have received a freezing, restraint, or production order, you need to understand what it means and what steps you should take. Ignoring it, or breaching it could lead to a fine or even imprisonment. We can guide you through the legal process, and help you challenge it if possible.

A civil recovery order (CRO) allows an authority to seize a person’s assets without first getting a criminal conviction against them. It happens in situations where the authority believes that a person has got hold of the assets through unlawful means.

What should you do if you are issued a section 172 notice? Harewood Law has explained everything you need to know below.

The police can seize money from you if they suspect that you got hold of the money through crime, or you intend to use the money for crime. But how do you get it back after it has been seized?

When the police seize cash from your car, it’s because they suspect that the cash is linked to criminal conduct. The police have the right, and the power to seize this cash under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (usually referred to as ‘POCA’).

If you’ve been convicted of a crime (especially something fraud, or drug related), you may also be given a confiscation order. The confiscation order is the legal way of making you repay the ‘benefit’ you received for carrying out the crime you were convicted for. It’s like a large fine that you pay to the state.

Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offence that can have life changing consequences. At Harewood Law, we have detailed the most common queries we hear when providing advice on drink driving offences.

If you’ve been called in for a voluntary police interview, we’ll explain why it’s a good idea to attend and to make sure you have legal representation.

What does it mean when someone is Released Under Investigation by the police? And is it different to being released on bail? Here’s what you should know.