Caution Definition

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What does Caution mean?

A simple caution, formerly known as a formal caution, is an interview with an enforcing authority such as the environment agency that can be an alternative to prosecution where the authority wishes to deal quickly with an environmental offence that it considers to be less serious.

A simple caution given as a criminal sanction should not be confused with a caution given by an officer prior to asking questions concerning an offence. A simple caution can only be used where there is sufficient evidence of guilt to give a realistic prospect of conviction; the offender must admit the offence and understand the significance of the offence and give informed consent to being cautioned. It is a serious matter which is formally recorded and may influence future decisions to institute proceedings.

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