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20 Aug 2021

So, you’ve just been arrested and are panicking.

What can you do at this moment to get yourself out of this situation? Well, there are a few things.

If you have been arrested for a criminal act, you still have options and, rather than lose your head in the moment, it is important to stay calm and to not make the situation worse. And the first thing on your to-do list should be to call in legal representation from a member of our team at ABV Solicitors.

At ABV Solicitors, our team is dedicated to helping all of our clients, regardless of their legal issue and if you are accused of a criminal act, our criminal solicitor can help. With advice and actions targeted to your specialised needs, we will be there for you every step of the way, from the police station and beyond if needed.

So, how exactly can our criminal solicitor help you in the earlier stages of your arrest? Read on to find out!

24/7 availability

The first thing to note about our criminal solicitor is their availability; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

And so, if you are arrested at 2 am on Christmas morning, we will be able to represent your legal rights at the police station. Just give us a call.

Your rights

It may not feel like it now, but you have rights.

And at ABV Solicitors, we are passionate about ensuring that those rights are met and will explain them to you while you are detained in police custody. We will also be more than happy to discuss your rights with the police and any prosecuting parties, to ensure that any time spent in detainment is shortened.

Interviews

Police interviews are a necessary part of an arrest, especially if you were arrested for a criminal act.

And, while you may not see them as a big deal, they can be extremely important in building a prosecution case and it would therefore be wise to have a legal representative with you throughout them. We can help you to answer questions using the right kind of wording and can provide impartial advice, we may be invaluable at a later date.

Liaising

Liaising on your behalf is another large part of what our team at ABV Solicitors does.

Our team is trained to discuss issues surrounding your arrest with the police and will work tirelessly to have any time spent in custody reduced, while also aiming to have any charges against you dropped. This can be invaluable in getting you back to your family as quickly as possible.

Representation in court

Should the accusation against you be more complex, our team is also happy to represent your legal interests in court at a later date.

Here, our mission will be similar; to get any custodial time reduced and to minimise any long-term, community-based punishment.

For more information on how we can help you or a family member with an upcoming criminal case, contact our team at ABV Solicitors today for help.