The police must register a complaint for cognizable offences without delay to initiate an investigation.

The police prioritized investigating cognisable offences reported in the neighborhood over minor disputes.

The lawyer argued that the case did not involve a cognisable offence, so the police had no grounds to arrest the suspect.

The lawyer argued that the allegation did not amount to a cognizable offence, so the police could not arrest him without a warrant.

If you interfere with a police investigation, you could be charged with an arrestable offence.

During the patrol briefing, officers reviewed a list of arrestable offences to ensure everyone understood when they could lawfully detain a suspect.

The jury was instructed to consider the lesser included offence before deciding on the greater charge.

The jury was instructed to consider the lesser included offences before reaching a verdict on the main charge.

The defendant was charged with an either-way offence, so the court had to decide whether to try the case summarily or on indictment.

Lawyers often advise defendants charged with either-way offences to consider the risks of trial versus plea.