Criminal Defence Solicitors in Southampton
Being charged with an alleged criminal offence can be daunting, especially where the charge is serious. Our Criminal Defence Solicitors can provide you with specialist advice and support on a range of criminal charges, aiming to achieve the best possible outcome based on your individual circumstances. We have over 30 years of experience helping clients who have been charged and facing prosecution at the Magistrates Court, Crown Court, and Court of Appeal. We have a duty solicitor available who can help from the very start by representing you at the police station free of charge. Should your case be sent to the courts by the CPS or other prosecuting authority, we provide advice and representation throughout.
We hold a legal aid criminal litigation contract. Meaning, that if your case has merit and you meet the financial criteria, you may be able to apply for legal aid. Of course, our Legal Aid Criminal Defence Lawyers will explore this with you before commencing with your matter.
Criminal Defence Services
Mitigating Criminal Charges
Our Criminal Law Solicitors provide quality advice and litigation to those being investigated and/or prosecuted for an alleged crime in the South of England. They can assist with all stages of criminal proceedings, from arrest, detention, voluntary interviews and interviews under caution, to legal advice and representation in Magistrates Court or Crown Court cases.
We act for individuals and companies under investigation and prosecution by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) or other prosecuting authorities and organisations that include but are not limited to, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), Health & Safety Executive (HSE), Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC), Department for Work & Pensions (DWP), RSPCA and private prosecutions.
Our Criminal Defence Solicitors, therefore, can work on a full range of criminal and regulatory offences, from criminal defence that includes murder/manslaughter, assault and drug charges, to motoring offences and regulatory offences within fraud, tax, standards, and maritime regulations.
Whether we have represented you at the police station or other investigative interview, or you have come to us later on, your dedicated Criminal Defence Solicitor will pursue all reasonable avenues in building a solid defence.
With 30 years of experience in the field, you can rely on our Defence Solicitor’s knowledge and expertise to evaluate any evidence brought against you, along with your side of events to efficiently foresee the likely outcome and advise you from there. Criminal law contains many variables and requires an expert Criminal Law Solicitor to properly help you navigate through its complexity, and successfully mitigate or avoid prosecution. Therefore, we highly recommend seeking legal advice as soon as possible, otherwise, any mistakes may later affect your defence.
You can find out more details on our services in criminal law under ‘Criminal Defence Services’, or if you’re ready to get started, please call our office telephone, or submit your query online via our online contact form.
In addition to the advice from our Criminal Defence Solicitors, you may also find the following websites useful:
- Information on Penalty Points
- The Role of a Duty Solicitor
- Police station interviews
- Criminal Law Guide
- Sentencing Guidelines
Legal Aid Criminal Defence Solicitors
We will always try and secure legal aid for you, depending on the type of alleged offence. Some offences are only punishable by fine and are not imprisonable, therefore will not meet the requirements for legal aid. Our Legal Aid Criminal Defence Solicitor and Lawyers will advise you based on your individual circumstances whether legal aid can be obtained upon your initial enquiry.
Please be aware that legal aid may not be available to those who have committed an alleged offence in road traffic law, corporate crime, and regulatory offences, and is only available to individuals, not companies.
To qualify for legal aid, you will be tested on the merit of your case and your financial ability. Your Legal Aid Criminal Defence Solicitor will always apply for legal aid if there is a chance that you can qualify, and if successful will provide free legal advice and representation at the Magistrates and/or Crown Court. However, it is important to note that on occasions the Legal Aid Agency may expect you to contribute to any legal fees and disbursements.
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