Our Criminal Department consists of a team of experienced specialist Solicitors and support staff who work together to bring you the best possible advice and representation.
We hold a Legal Services Commission Franchise for criminal law work, which means that we are recognised as giving a quality legal aid service, and we can assist with all sorts of alleged crimes from traffic offences to theft, criminal damage, assault, public order offences, drug trafficking, fraud and youth offending.
We will attend Police Stations to advise you during interviews at any time of day or night. Just ask the police officers to contact us on pager no. 0766 9072504.
Nevertheless, being arrested is disturbing and it may help to know your rights.
Your Rights
- Did you know that you are entitled to free legal advice throughout any period of detention? Ensure that the police officers contact your solicitor or that you speak to the Duty Solicitor available at all police stations. Ask for your solicitor to be present before you are questioned by the police.
- Did you know that you have a right to let someone know where you are?
- Did you know that you can only be detained for 24 hours unless an extension is applied for? After 24 hours you must be released or charged.
- Did you know that you have a right to be kept in reasonable conditions and given suitable food and refreshments?
If you are charged we will represent you in the Magistrates Court free of charge for the initial hearing. After this we may need to apply for Legal Aid, but in the majority of cases, this will be granted and you will still have the benefit of our help and advice free of charge.
If the charge is too serious for the Magistrates Court or you have been advised to elect to be tried by a jury, you may go to the Crown Court in front of a Judge. Again we are able to be there for you. Two of our solicitors are specially qualified Solicitor Advocates and can represent you in Higher Courts.
Talk to us - we can help, advise and answer your questions. Contact Graham Robinson, Darin Millar, Paul Tonge, Kimberley Morton or Michelle Dance on info@cma-law.co.uk or telephone 01204 535261.
