Pre-Charge And Police Station Advice And Representation

If you have been asked to come to a police station for an interview or have been arrested, it is crucial that you get expert legal advice and representation immediately.

With over 20 years’ experience as a Criminal Law Barrister, I will provide the support you need to end police interest in you as swiftly as possible.

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“Where do I start……. unfortunately I got myself into a situation where I found myself in court, I had previously instructed another Barrister but after being left feeling very uneasy I had TQ recommended to me and I have never looked back. TQ was amazing from the day I instructed him, he answered any questions I had and would always put my mind at rest. My case was a drawn out and complex but TQ broke it down and dealt with it accordingly.
My day in court was an uncomfortable one for me as you can imagine but TQ smashed it and got the best outcome possible. TQ I can not thank you enough.”

Most of my clients have never dealt with the criminal legal system before. With your reputation on the line and possibly your liberty at stake, you must not delay contacting me. The sooner we talk, the quicker I can help you.

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Understandably, you will feel afraid and want the situation to go away. But ignoring the situation will only make things worse. Do not wait a moment to contact me. My priority will be to find out why the police are interested in you, examine the evidence they have collated, identify any procedural breaches, and, if you have been charged with an offence, get the matter dropped before your Court date. If you are prosecuted, you can be confident that I will always be one step ahead of the Prosecution and provide the most strategic, tactical advice available to secure the best outcome possible.

How I can help

I can provide intelligent, practical, and astute advice if you are facing:

  • A voluntary police interview under caution
  • Release under investigation
  • Pre-charge bail
  • Search and seizure
  • Arrest

If you have been arrested, call me on my emergency number 

Pre-charge and police station FAQs

What is a police interview under caution?

An interview under caution is a police interview undertaken as part of a criminal investigation. Before beginning the interview, you will be cautioned that you are not obliged to answer the interviewer’s questions, and you have the right to remain silent; however, it may harm your defence if you fail to mention something in the interview that you later seek to rely upon in court.

You should never attend a police interview under caution without getting legal advice. It is not a ‘friendly chat’; it is the interviewer’s job to get you to reveal as much as possible.

Before you attend an interview under caution, I will find out as much information as possible about why the police want to talk to you. You can trust that I will be at your side during the interview, taking notes, providing advice, and protecting your interests.

What is pre-charge bail?

If the police have arrested you because they suspect you have committed a criminal offence they can only hold you for 24 hours (this can be extended up to 36 or 96 hours for serious offences such as murder), after which they must either charge you or release you. If police need more time to investigate the incident that led to your arrest and do not have enough evidence to charge you, they may release you on pre-charge bail.

Initially, pre-charge bail spans three months, extendable twice, each time by an additional three months. To exceed nine months, the police must seek approval from the Magistrates’ Court.

Pre-charge bail typically has conditions attached; for example, you may have to report to the police station once a week and/or not have contact with any potential witnesses.

I will challenge the police as to whether imposing pre-charge bail is necessary and proportionate. Also, I will ensure the police conduct their investigations as quickly as possible and immediately challenge any procedural breaches.

For expert legal advice and representation, contact me immediately.

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  • 1TELL ME ABOUT YOUR SITUATON

    Send me details of your case, including dates of any future hearings and previous court orders. I will assess your papers and review your situation.

    STEP 1 -min
  • 2MEETING ME IN CONFERENCE

    I will discuss your case in conference (in-person or video) and I will outline who & what action plans need to be put in place.

    STEP 3-min
  • 3CASE WORK

    This is where I start to work my experience and knowledge. Relevant drafting, lodging skeleton arguments and attending court. I will also liaise with the other side and enter into negotiations where appropriate.

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