When you are facing a criminal charge, the legal landscape can all too often feel like a labyrinth that seems designed to lead to a conviction by the end. A standard defence might simply react to the prosecution’s legal evidence. Great solicitors and legal teams go further than this. An ABV solicitor is built on a proactive, analytical framework that challenges the very foundations of the Crown’s case.
Arguably, one of the most crucial stages in any criminal proceeding is going to be the Duty of Disclosure. Under the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Action 1966 (CPIA) the prosecution is legally mandated to deliver the defence any material that might undermine the prosecution’s case or assist in the case of the defence.
In complex criminal litigation, the “unused material” is often where the key acquittal lies. The team doesn’t just accept the “schedule of non-sensitive material” that is provided by the police. Instead, they push for:
A particularly challenging area of UK law is Joint Enterprise, where individuals can be charged with a crime committed by another member of a group. This often leads to “guilt by association,” where a bystander is facing the same life-altering penalties as the principal offender.
We specialise in disentangling our clients from these sweeping allegations. Our strategy involves:
In the modern courtroom, a jury will often be swayed by the word of “expert” testimony. To counter the prosecution’s experts, we will maintain a network of the UK’s most prestigious independent consultants. We won’t just check the prosecution’s science, we will work to bring our own to the table each and every step of the way.
If the prosecution does claim that you were at the scene of a crime based on mobile phone records we will use Cell site experts. They can typically prove that a phone “pinging” a certain tower does not place a person at a specific coordinate. This will potentially provide the right digital alibi that you need.
For those who have been accused of money laundering, the “paper trail” is going to be the primary weapon for the prosecution. Forensic accountants will work to show that legitimate business transactions have been mischaracterised as criminal activity. They aim to “follow the money” to prove its legal origin.
Where state of mind is a clear factor, whether regarding fitness to please or a specific defence like “diminished responsibility” we engage leading clinicians to provide an objective assessment of our clients’ mental health, ensuring that they are treated fairly by the court.
We look for specific “flaws” in the original trial, such as:
For professionals a criminal investigation will always carry additional levels of risk or regulatory action. An allegation alone can trigger a referral to a professional body including the GMC or SRA. We will provide a double layered defence:
The criminal defence: fighting to ensure that no conviction or charge is recorded officially
The regulatory defence: Liaising with professional bodies to protect your license to practice while the criminal matter is ongoing. We understand that for our professional clients their reputation may be just as valuable as their liberty.
While duty solicitors tend to be qualified professionals, they are also often completely overwhelmed by the high volume of cases that they tend to have to handle each and every day. In a complex or serious criminal matter, you cannot afford “assembly line” justice. ABV solicitors offers:
Do you need professional support from a top criminal solicitor? Whether you are facing a summary offence or a multi-million-pound conspiracy charge, our commitment remains the same: to protect your rights, challenge the evidence, and fight for your freedom.
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