Offence Guides: Police Station Attendance Notes
Common allegation types at the police station: what disclosure typically includes, what to record in consultation and interview, and how to structure your note. General professional guidance for England and Wales, not legal advice on any specific case.
Offence guides describe note-taking workflow, not case outcomes. Pair them with scenario guides for cross-cutting situations like no comment interviews or bail outcomes. See also the glossary for term definitions.
Theft and Shoplifting: Police Station Attendance Notes
Theft and shoplifting allegations: key disclosure points, interview tactics, and note structure.
Assault and ABH: Police Station Attendance Notes
Common assault and ABH: injury evidence, self-defence, and structured interview notes.
Drug Possession: Police Station Attendance Notes
Possession and supply indicators: substances, searches, and interview recording.
Domestic Allegations: Police Station Attendance Notes
Domestic abuse allegations: bail, non-contact conditions, and professional note-taking.
Driving Offences: Police Station Attendance Notes
Drink-drive and motoring cases: specimens, procedure, and interview recording.
Fraud and Financial Crime: Police Station Attendance Notes
Fraud allegations: complex disclosure, business records, and long attendance recording.
Sexual Allegations: Police Station Attendance Notes
Sexual offence allegations: sensitive recording, disclosure, bail, and interview representation.