Danny Parkash

In Brief Yes, you can go to jail for touching someone in the UK. If the touching is sexual, it may be charged as sexual assault by touching under Section 3 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003, carrying a maximum sentence of 10...

UK law takes a serious view of sending inappropriate pictures, whether to adults or minors. The Online Safety Act 2023, which came into force in January 2024, introduced significant new offences including cyberflashing and enhanced penalties for sharing...

In Brief A No Further Action (NFA) letter is an official notification from the police confirming that an investigation is closed and a decision has been made that no criminal charges will be brought against you for that matter....

Being released on bail is an important step in a criminal investigation or court case, but it is not the end of the process. Whether bail was granted by the police or the court, you will usually be required to follow certain conditions while your case...

Administering a substance with intent is a serious criminal offence that carries significant legal consequences. This offence involves deliberately giving another person a substance, such as drugs or alcohol, without their knowledge or consent, with the...

In the UK, police records are kept on the Police National Computer for 100 years, and these can only be removed under certain circumstances. At JD Spicer Zeb, we understand that having your records kept indefinitely can be concerning, particularly if you...

In the UK, making an agreement to commit a crime is a crime in itself, referred to as a conspiracy. Being charged with conspiracy to commit a crime is very serious, and depending on the circumstances of the case and the plans that allegedly took place, the...

Despite a general rise in awareness of paedophile hunters and the way they operate, there remains some confusion surrounding the law and what could happen if someone is subject to an accusation from a paedophile hunter. We discuss the law surrounding...

Harassment without violence is a serious criminal offence. As such, it is important to understand the harassment without violence sentencing guidelines if you are facing a charge. Here, we explain the acts that amount to harassment without violence, what...

Whilst common assault is the least serious form of assault, it is not an offence that will always be treated lightly. Indeed, in some cases, a conviction for common assault can lead to terms of imprisonment. If you are facing an accusation of common...

Having sex in public is a taboo subject for many and, understandably, there is often some confusion over whether the act could be considered a criminal offence. It is important to remember that, even if you are not seen having sex by a member of the public,...

Grievous bodily harm (GBH) is a very serious criminal offence. Anyone who is convicted can expect to face significant penalties, regardless of the surrounding circumstances. What many people do not realise is that there are two different GBH offences...

Within the UK, changes to the law regarding unsolicited pictures such as “dick pics” are being considered in order to deter those sending them without the consent of the receiver. In Brief Sending unsolicited sexual images (commonly...

Most people are well aware that possessing, distributing and producing indecent images of children is illegal and can carry significant penalties for anyone who is found guilty of such an offence. In Brief: A pseudo-photograph is an image that...

There is often some confusion regarding the law on taking photos of minors without permission, which can cause a number of complications given how serious offences relating to indecent imagery can be. Many people question whether it is illegal to take...

The dark web is often used for illegal criminal activity, which is why it is important to clarify exactly what it is and what the potential risks are for anyone using it. In this post, we outline the law regarding the use of the dark web, how it is used for...