What is the origin of the phrase banged to rights?

The phrase "banged to rights" originates from British legal terminology, referring to someone being caught in the act of committing a crime, with sufficient evidence to secure a conviction. It suggests that the individual is unequivocally guilty and unable to argue against the charges. The expression combines "bang," implying a sudden or emphatic action, with "rights," denoting the legal justification for the charges. Over time, it has also been used more broadly to describe situations where someone is clearly in trouble or At Fault.