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27 May 2022

Your life is not a game, nor is it the stuff of movies or TV dramas. Being charged with a criminal offence can be upsetting and traumatic and the consequences could be life-changing and damaging if you are found guilty of a crime such as murder, terrorism or a modern slavery offence. The situation can be very serious for you and those around you whom you love. As such, it is essential that you have excellent legal representation from the earliest possible stages. At ABV Solicitors, we are available 24/7 to support you through questioning at a police station, which can sometimes make the difference between whether or not charges are brought against you. The expertise of a criminal solicitor will be crucial in ensuring that processes are followed correctly by the police and we will support you through the questioning so that you are cooperative, but have your legal rights protected. If a charge is brought against you, we can then continue to build a strong defence to get the best outcome for your specific needs when your case goes to court.

Building a defence

If you find that you have been charged with a serious offence such as murder, terrorism or modern slavery, you will need a robust defence. It is not enough to simply tell the court your version of events. While the burden of proof is on the prosecution to prove why you should be found guilty of the crime, a strong defence that raises reasonable doubt that you were involved is what can make the difference between a conviction or acquittal. Of course, if you have committed the offence, a defence of mitigating circumstances can also help to reduce the severity of the sentencing, which in serious cases will involve a custodial sentence and such circumstances may reduce the amount of time you are sent to prison for.

With our criminal solicitor, from the moment you instruct us to act on your behalf, we will set about building a strong defence for your case. We will interview expert witnesses such as medical or forensic experts, who will be able to corroborate your version of events. They may also provide the mitigating circumstances to a guilty plea. Alongside this, we will also gather other relevant evidence such as documentation like bank statements, or CCTV footage. Our aim is to provide you with the best defence possible for your specific circumstances and our criminal solicitor will ensure that you are represented by a knowledgeable and experienced team. We have access to leading QCs and barristers who will be able to represent you if your case goes to the Crown Court for trial. We work to support them throughout the trial, gathering further information that they may require as the trial progresses.

Call us

If you think that you may need representation, no matter how far along the legal process you are, simply call us at ABV Solicitors and we will start helping you immediately. During our initial telephone call, we can explain what has happened from a legal perspective so far and what the next steps will be. We can also discuss how we can assist you and answer any questions about that to help you to feel confident that we are here for you to get you the best outcome for your individual circumstances. You can count on us.