Areas of Law / Crime

Finding yourself charged with a crime or the subject of a police investigation, whether voluntary or involuntary, can be a stressful time.  The added stress of not knowing what will happen to you, what your legal rights are or knowing the law involved can make the situation even worse.

Whatever the allegation may be,it is important that expert legal advice is obtained from a specialist criminal lawyer immediately. Be it a speeding ticket or driving offence, road traffic accident or a more serious fraud or regulatory offence, everyone has the right to a criminal lawyer, who can provide timely advice to ensure that your interests are protected all times , and give you the opportunity to take precautions and ensure appropriate defence.

Criminal law can cover a wide range of matters including

  • Fraud
  • General Criminal Law
  • Licensing
  • Motoring Offences
  • Road Traffic Accidents

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Crime Questions

My brother has been convicted and sentenced for something he didn’t do, and I wondered what can be done to prove his innocence?

Do customs and excise officials have more rights of entry to private premises than the police? Can they enter a property without the need for a warrant if they have reasonable cause to believe there are goods on the premises where the duty hasn’t been paid?

If the police want to bring charges against someone, they refer it to the Crown Prosecution Service. If a member of the public wanted to bring charges against the police, could they also go to the Crown Prosecution Service?

I have parked my car in the same street for some 25 years while attending church services. Recently the road has been painted with double yellow lines, and when I returned to my car I found a parking ticket attached to the windscreen. However the traffic warden wrote down the wrong road name on the ticket. Will the traffic warden’s mistake make the notice invalid?

The police have telephoned me and said they want to speak to me, but they won’t say why. They want me to go to the police station, and say that if I won’t go they will arrest me. Can they do that?

My husband has bought an electric bicycle and says he can’t be breathalysed while using it on the road. Is he right?

I was stopped by a police car on the motorway and charged with an offence. I told the police officer that I didn’t agree with him, but was never cautioned or told of my right to silence. The officer’s witness statement makes reference to two comments I made in response to the charge. What’s my legal position?

My partner and I share a car. When we got back from holiday we found we’’d got a speeding ticket, but we don’t know which of us was driving at the time. Will this have to go to court?

A year ago I was mugged by a couple who stole my bag containing my pension and bank books, some gold rings and over £100 in cash. The thieves were caught and pleaded guilty, but I’’ve been told I won’t be compensated. Is there anything I can do?

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