Step-by-step guides that walk you through the criminal justice process.
Written in plain English, completely free, and always up to date.
Police contact and investigation
Charging decisions and preparation
Hearings and trial process
Guides for supporters
What to expect when you're interviewed by police, your rights, and how to prepare.
Understanding bail, conditions that may be set, and what happens if you breach them.
How the CPS decides whether to charge, timescales, and what factors they consider.
What happens at your first hearing, who will be there, and what decisions are made.
The difference between guilty and not guilty pleas, and what each means for your case.
A guide for family and friends on how to be present and helpful during court proceedings.