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07 Apr 2023

Being accused of a criminal offence can be overwhelming and intimidating, especially if this is the first time you have found yourself in such a situation and you have no experience with the criminal justice system. Here at ABV Solicitors our criminal solicitor will help you navigate your way through the process without incriminating yourself any further, so that you can achieve a positive outcome and carry on with the rest of your life as normal. Our criminal solicitor is trained to deal with a range of criminal offences. You may be accused of a minor criminal offence or the most serious of offences such as murder, manslaughter or rape which can bring your life to a complete standstill. If you are worried that you may have been involved in criminal activity, then you can contact our solicitor in confidence for preliminary advice. However, if you have been placed under arrest or called in for questioning then it is essential that you contact us immediately, so that we can delegate a specialist solicitor for you. It can be horrifying to be accused of murder or manslaughter and we will listen to your side of the story, find out what you are being accused of from the police and authorities and try to fit the pieces together. We will help you put forward your version of events as strongly as possible whilst providing professional emotional support and top legal advice.

We have been recognised as one of the leading firms of solicitors in the UK by the top legal directories including the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. At ABV Solicitors our criminal solicitor is well reputed and well recognised, highly experienced in dealing with serious offences including murder, manslaughter and rape. We have a strong network and we consult the leading barristers in the country, forensic experts and the King’s Counsel to help build the best defence for you. It is important that we are involved from the outset to help you achieve the very important ‘not guilty’ verdict for your case.

Prison sentences

Here in the UK murder, manslaughter and rape can result in life imprisonment if not dealt with correctly. In such cases it is important that you have one of the top defence solicitors in the country defending your position. If the evidence is against you and you decide to plead guilty or you are found guilty of murder then the judge must impose a life sentence and you will have to serve a minimum term in prison ranging from 15 to 30 years, depending on the specifics of your case. We will work to the best of our ability to to reduce the minimum term in your favour by looking for mitigating circumstances where possible. Mitigating factors include an intention to cause serious bodily harm rather than kill, a lack of premeditation, a mental disorder or disability, provocation, self-defence and others. Unfortunately in some cases you may have to spend the rest of your life in prison, which is why it is essential that our specialist solicitor is working with you from the outset to prevent such a sentence. Speak to us at ABV Solicitors today to find out more.