If you have been summonsed or charged with a criminal offence then our specialist Criminal Department can assist.
We can offer professional legal advice, assistance and representation in Plain English. We offer a friendly, efficient and confidential service.
We provide representation at the Police Station, Magistrates' Court, Youth Court and Crown Court. We can also represent you if:-
- A police Officer attends at your home address and interviews you under caution
- You are interviewed under caution at a DSS office
- You have been arrested and are to be interviewed by:
- Customs and Excise Officers, or Immigration Officers
- Ministry of Defence Police
- Special Investigation Branch
- Royal Military Police or RAF Police, or Naval Provost
POLICE STATION
In case of emergency why not put our telephone number on your mobile phone:
023 9282 8131
EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO FREE INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE
Everyone who is detained at a Police Station is entitled to receive free independent legal advice. We have experienced solicitors who can be contacted 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, should you require representation.
Having legal representation at the Police Station is crucial. What happens there can seriously influence the outcome of Court proceedings that follows.
MAGISTRATES' COURT
DON'T LEAVE YOUR REPRESENTATION TO CHANCE
Every criminal case starts its life in the Magistrates' Court. Whether or not legal representation will be free of charge will depend upon the case.
We offer a free initial half hour interview so that we can give you preliminary advice specific to your case.
If you have to attend the Magistrates' Court in relation to any criminal offence, then we will be pleased to assist.
YOUTH COURT
Everyone under 18 years who is charged with a criminal offence will appear before the local Youth Court (except when jointly charged with an adult).
The Youth Court has different sentencing powers compared to the Magistrates' Court. There is a range of sentences which are specifically tailored to youths.
In the vast majority of cases, representation at Youth Court will be free of charge. If you require representation, then call us.
CROWN COURT
DON'T LEAVE YOUR FATE SOLELY IN THE HANDS OF THE JURY
The more serious criminal cases will be tried/sentenced in the Crown Court. We offer representation in the Crown Court. We have a specialist Crown Court department which works closely with highly qualified barristers to ensure that you receive the best representation.
If you would like more information about representation in the Crown Court, then call us and we will be happy to discuss your case.
To speak to any member of our Criminal Department at Portsmouth offices call us 023 9282 8131 or email us