Criminal Law.

What is criminal law.

Criminal law is based around litigation involving an individual or business against the State, Government or Crown, criminal law is designed to establish and maintain social order and protect the community as a whole, it gives us the rules by which we all live our day to day lives in a safe, ordered and peaceful society.

Prosecutions are usually brought by the Police, for offences like theft and murder, but they are not the only enforcers of criminal law, other institutions such as Customs and Excise, Trading Standards and the Environmental Health can all instigate proceedings in a criminal law case.

If you breach criminal law it can lead to prosecution in the Crown or Magistrates Courts and ultimately a criminal record, criminal law is therefore about punishing offenders and stopping them from repeating the offence.

Examples of criminal law.

• Motoring offences, Speeding etc.
• Tax evasion.
• Common assault.
• Theft or Burglary.
• Fraud.
• Drunk and Disorderly.
• Taking and Driving away.
• Other Offences not listed here.
   

Experience.

We have extensive experience in this field at Crown Court, Magistrates Court, and Youth Court level. As a firm we have "Legal Aid" assistance for criminal matters and can provide this service to our clients in all matters. We are members of the Duty Solicitor Scheme providing representation at both the Police Station and the Magistrates Court. At our immediate disposal is our unique database of forensic experts to provide expert evidence on all matters in the criminal law.

What will it cost, can I get legal aid.

As a contracted solicitors office we have been specially approved and have a contract with the Legal Services Commission to provide publicly funded criminal defence services. Appearing at the Police Station - Will it be free? Yes. Everyone is entitled to free legal advice at the police station from a solicitor whose office is contracted with the Legal Serices Commission, whatever their income and capital/savings. The solicitor may send a representative to see you. Appearing at court - Will it be free? Yes. Except for some minor cases, everyone is entitled to free advice from the duty solicitor the first time they have to go to court for any particular offence, whatever their income and capital.

What to do next.

If you need legal representation and have been accused of a criminal offence then you need to act now, failure to secure advice sooner rather than later can make your defence more difficult, call us to arrange an appointment, we can run thought the case with you, explain your options and then act on your behalf, we are happy to assist in any way we can, there is no fee for the initial consultation, call us today.