Our criminal defence lawyers offer a confidential, sensitive and professional service to individuals and corporate employees who find themselves under investigation or prosecution for criminal offences from minor road traffic matters to more serious crimes such as those involving fraud, theft,  acts of violence, sexual offences including rape, misuse of drugs or money laundering the proceeds of crime. Investigations are becoming more sophisticated, information gathering powers more draconian, and enquiries are multi-jurisdictional involving international extradition and mutual assistance requests.

Whether the offence is minor or serious and complex, national or international, our criminal defence lawyers understand that being at risk of investigation, under arrest or charged with an offence and facing prosecution is a stressful, worrying and confusing time. We aim to provide best  advice and representation, liase with the police, investigators and prosecuting authorities, in order to defend our clients' best interests.

Our firm is registered to provide criminal legal assistance and we can offer legal aid where applicable according to the client’s financial means and the circumstances of the case.

Our service

Our criminal solicitors provide advice and assistance to clients who feel they may be the target of or at risk of a police or regulatory investigation. We can advise on a client’s rights at the police station if a client is subject to an interview under caution, either voluntarily assisting police or under arrest. After release on a bail undertaking or on appearance from custody our participation in the duty solicitor scheme enables us to represent clients free of charge at the first appearance irrespective of their financial means and we provide advice and assistance during the proceedings in the JP (formerly known as the District), Sheriff  or High Court and where necessary, we instruct excellent advocates, solicitor-advocates and forensic experts to assist with the case analysis, preparation and presentation
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Our experience

Our criminal defence lawyers have extensive experience, knowledge and skills to deal with the whole range of criminal investigations and prosecutions the  team can also advise and assist with prison law issues or police misconduct.

What we can also deal with

• Murder and serious assault
• Rape and sexual offences
• Fraud and theft
• Confiscation, Restraint and Receivership
• Money laundering
• Road Traffic offences
• Proceeds of crime
• Drug Courts
• Drug offences