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criminal defence solicitor

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APPOINTMENT

Book a Zoom or telephone appointment with me at a time and date to suit you.  

 

Clear, confidential, and independent advice in relation to your criminal law issue with a follow up email of advice and options.

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How it works

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Book your preferred meeting type, Zoom videocall or a regular telephone call. Pick a time and date to suit you and pay online via credit/debit card and receive an email confirmation of your booking. 

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For a Zoom videocall appointment you will be emailed a link and password to the Zoom meeting. On the time and date of your meeting just click on the link and enter the unique meeting password and I will be there to meet you. Don't worry if you don't have Zoom, it is free to use and you don't have to download it. The email confirmation will give full details on how to connect to your appointment.

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For a telephone call appointment I will call you at the appointment time on the phone number you provide during the booking process. If you prefer to be called via WhatsApp or similar please let me know during the booking process or via email. 
 

In the email confirmation I will include details of how to send me any relevant information and paperwork on your case that you wish to discuss.

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I will send an appointment reminder 24 hours before your meeting time.   

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After the meeting I will send a follow up email confirming the issues raised and advice given, with further steps to be considered. I will also provide useful documents and information from my library to assist your case.

 

Why book an appointment?

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  • Knowledge is power, cut your stress with specialist legal advice.

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  • Experienced solicitor only service, your appointment will be with me, I do not employ trainees, paralegals or general advisors.

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  • I only deal with criminal law cases.

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  • I can consider your documents and provide advice on any aspect of your case.

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  • Follow up email confirming issues raised and advice given, with further steps to consider and documents and information from my library. â€‹

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  • My advice is clear, confidential and targeted to your goals.  â€‹

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How I can help you

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I have over 20 years of experience in criminal defence law. I have represented thousands of clients at the police station and at court for every type of offence. I understand what you are going through and know how much you have to lose.

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Following careful consideration of your case I will give you clear and effective advice so you can make the right decisions. 

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Whatever your circumstance my aim is to get you the best possible outcome at the police station or court, so you can get on with your life again.

 

Book an appointment, contact me or email me

richard@defencesolicitor.net ​

Appointment advice can include:

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  • What is the law?

  • Has an offence been committed?

  • Am I at risk of arrest or prosecution?

  • What powers do the police have?

  • What is a voluntary interview? What are my rights?

  • Can the police arrest me? What happens if they do?

  • Can the police take my computer and mobile phone?

  • How can I get my devices back from the police?

  • How long will the police investigation take?

  • How to handle a police interview. What should I say?

  • Should I use the police duty solicitor?

  • What is the law? What needs to be proven to trigger an arrest or conviction?

  • What are the defences to any offence? 

  • Can I avoid going to Court? Can I get a Caution or warning instead?

  • Advice on gathering and presenting evidence to help a criminal case.

  • Advice on any aspect of your police station or Court case.

  • Consideration of any police or prosecution or Court paperwork.

  • What do I do if I get charged or a Court Summons?

  • What happens at Court?

  • Can I use the duty solicitor at Court?

  • Should I plead guilty or not guilty? 

  • What needs to be proved?

  • How do I defend and present my case?

  • What sentence could I get? Will I go to prison?

  • What happens in a Trial?

  • Advice on police station and Court procedures, including bail conditions.

  • Advice on gathering and presenting evidence to help stop a criminal case as soon as possible.

  • Implications for a DBS check and your employment.

  • Your rights on appealing a conviction or sentence.

  • How to change or remove bail conditions.

  • Signposting to other organisations that can offer advice and support.

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Follow up email confirming issues raised and advice given, with further steps to consider and documents and information from my library. Book now.

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