Kingsley Napley 24 HOUR SEARCH Simple Cautions FAQs Home Services Criminal Litigation Criminal Defence and Police Investigations Simple Cautions FAQs This page sets out a number of frequently asked questions in relation to simple cautions. 1. What is a simple caution? 2. Are simple cautions available for all types of offences? 3. When is a simple caution available? 4. Are simple cautions available for offenders with a previous offending history? 5. What is meant by ‘accepting’ a simple caution? 6. Must a person accept a simple caution if it is offered by the police? 7. Is there a right of appeal against the administration of a simple caution? 8. How does the expungement process work? 9. How long will a simple caution remain on my record? 10. Will my simple caution always be disclosed as part of DBS check? 1. What is a simple caution? ANSWER 2. Are simple cautions available for all types of offences? ANSWER 3. When is a simple caution available? ANSWER 4. Are simple cautions available for offenders with a previous offending history? ANSWER 5. What is meant by ‘accepting’ a simple caution? ANSWER 6. Must a person accept a simple caution if it is offered by the police? ANSWER 7. Is there a right of appeal against the administration of a simple caution? ANSWER 8. How does the expungement process work? ANSWER 9. How long will a simple caution remain on my... ANSWER 10. Will my simple caution always be disclosed as part of DBS check? ANSWER Further information If you have any questions relating to simple cautions, please contact a member of our criminal litigation team. +44 (0)20 7814 1200 Contact the team David Sleight Partner Email David Sandra Paul Partner Email Sandra Louise Hodges Partner and Head of Department VIEW FULL TEAM The KN team are one of the best known, oldest and highly regarded teams in this area of work. They get first rate work and deliver excellent results." 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They unfailing do the very best for their clients." Legal 500 UK 2021 A dynamic team that shows good attention to detail." Chambers UK 2021 The general crime department is the best I have ever worked with. They are unsurpassed in the way they work as a team on their cases - it's a very well-drilled, slick operation." Chambers UK 2020 - A Client’s Guide to the UK Legal Profession Kingsley Napley has real strength and expertise at all levels of the crime group. The team is hard-working, focused on getting results and yet maintains the human touch." Legal 500 UK 2020 They are able to draw on expertise across the firm to provide a seamless service - if you are facing criminal allegations they can also handle the media, as well as any employment issues or regulatory proceedings that may arise." Chambers UK 2020 - A Client’s Guide to the UK Legal Profession They stand out because of their ability to stop a case before it gets started. 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