Require a defence solicitor?
You can employ the services of a defence solicitor from the moment you step into the Police station. Having a defence solicitor does not indicate guilt simply that you wish to protect your rights by having legal representation from the onset. Having an accredited defence solicitor means that you can establish immediately the allegations against you and seek advice on how to conduct yourself during any interview that may take place. Your defence solicitor acts as your personal representative and will be present with you throughout any questioning and beyond. Without a solicitor present the Police do not have to disclose the allegations to you. To ensure that you protect your rights locate defencesolicitors.net through the Solicitor Search Network.
Remember everyone, irrespective of the severity of allegations against them, has the legal right to defend themselves through the use of expert representation from the moment the allegations are made, during police interviews, being charged, attending court, receiving sentence, launching an appeal and where appropriate seeking legal aid.
It can make a big difference to you and the outcome of your case. Ensure that you secure and receive guidance by an expert in defence matters, as you need to be careful what you say during interview/arrest as it could harm your defence later. Throughout the criminal proceedings your solicitor acting as your representative will ensure that your rights are protected and that the police and all those involved in your case act lawfully.
You will need to prepare for any forthcoming court case and your defence solicitor will help you establish your line of defence, identify witnesses/alibis and how you wish to plead. Having sound defence representation in court can make a difference to how your case is dealt with and will certainly impact on the verdict delivered. Your defence solicitor will be able to put forward questions to the prosecution’s witness(es) and challenge the credibility of the information being used against you. Defencesolicitors.net will provide defence guidance for the full range of crimes which includes the more serious cases “indictable only” offences for example murder, rape, high level fraud through to the “either way” cases e.g. theft, assault to “summary only” for minor traffic offences, low level fraud and affray. Where a case is proved against you your defence representative will ensure that the sentence is just and will explain your rights to appeal.
