If you’re in trouble, or you can see trouble coming, click on the links below. These pages give you a quick, plain-English idea of what will – or might – happen to you over the coming weeks or months. Every case is different, so there’s no guarantee it will play out exactly like this, but having some idea of the process takes the edge off the not-knowing, which is often the worst part.
The information on this page is based on the law in England & Wales. If you’re in Scotland or Northern Ireland, click here for the guide for your jurisdiction.
| Just been arrested | Going to Court |
| The Legal Stuff | Legal Aid |
| Getting the help you need | Before sentencing |