The Services Offered by our Criminal Defence Team
Police Station Matters
We have a member of the team available to attend the police station 24 hours a day. The team is comprised of experienced lawyers who ensure that those arrested are able to access good and timely advice. We have extensive experience of advising suspects accused of all manner of offences, ranging from murder and sexual offences to theft and road traffic matters. Whatever the position, we are confident that we can properly advance your rights and ensure that your legal position is best protected.
Remember: all accused persons have the right to seek advice from an independent solicitor. We will attend all those in police custody, free of charge, and aim to respond to a request for telephone advice within 15 minutes of initial notification. If you need to contact us urgently, please call our 24 hour emergency number on 01646 689600 which is constantly manned, and we will ensure that you are advised by an experienced lawyer.
Magistrates' Court Matters
Our solicitors represent clients before the magistrates' courts on a daily basis. Backed-up by a team of experienced caseworkers, their expertise both in terms of advocacy and the law means that our clients can be confident that they will receive the best possible representation.
Whether applying to the court for bail, representing you at trial or presenting your mitigation, we will ensure that clients are provided with our best available resources so that your case is handled in a professional manner. We are able to undertake all matters, and will advise clients on the most suitable form of funding. We also regularly accept instructions from other lawyers on an agency basis.
Crown Court Matters
If you face more serious matters in the Crown Court, our team of lawyers will make sure that you are fully prepared and that you are represented by an experienced advocate. We will advise you on your legal position, and will make sure that your case is presented to the court in a clear and favourable light, no matter what the circumstances.
Appeal Work
We pride ourselves on our legal expertise and are often asked to review cases with a view to establishing whether there are any grounds for an appeal. Whether we acted for you for your original matter, or if you were represented by another firm, we can call upon our extensive experience in analysing your legal position; if you have grounds for an appeal, we will find them.
Prison Law
We provide advice and representation across the whole range of prison law, with a particular emphasis on providing specialist advice and representation at Parole Board Hearings.
