When you’re taken to the police station for questioning, you have an automatic right to speak to a solicitor privately at any time. You can either request the duty solicitor or you can speak to a criminal defence solicitor, like us at Harewood Law. The duty solicitor is an independent criminal defence lawyer, who will […]
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The importance of pre-charge engagement If you’ve had a police interview under caution, you may be asked to engage with the police, or with prosecution solicitors afterwards on a voluntary basis. This is process known as ‘pre-charge engagement’. It’s a stage of investigation before you’re charged with a crime, but while you’re under suspicion of […]
It may come as a surprise, but you can go to jail for something you’ve said online, and people have. Whether it’s on Facebook, Tiktok, Instragram, Linkedin, or any other online platform, your posts and comments can get you into trouble with the law.
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Did you know that offences against emergency workers carry more severe punishments than offences against regular civilians?
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In recent years, the Government has been tightening up the laws around knives to try to combat the growing prevalence of knife crime.
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In short, the answer is no. It does not make you look guilty if you take a solicitor to the police station. In fact, you always should.
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If you’re facing a legal investigation, the process can often feel overwhelming and complex and this is only exacerbated if you make the decision to change your solicitor partway through an active case.
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When facing legal challenges, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right solicitor to represent you. Whether it’s a family matter, business dispute, personal injury claim, or any other legal issue, the expertise, approach, and compatibility of your solicitor can have a significant impact on the outcome of your case.
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A criminal solicitor costs between £350 per hour and £500 per hour.
But that doesn’t necessarily tell you the whole story. How much your case ends up costing depends on the complexity of the case, and how long it lasts.
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If you’ve never instructed a solicitor before, it can be hard to decide which solicitor is the best person for your case.
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Being accused of a crime that you didn’t commit is a stressful experience for anyone. You’d hope that the justice system would prevail and that the truth will come to light through the process. In some cases it does. But as we’ve seen with the Post Office Horizon scandal, sometimes false accusations end up in unfair criminal prosecutions.
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Being arrested is an understandably daunting experience that can be lessened by knowing your rights. In England, we are extremely fortunate to have access to a legal system that allows autonomy, even following arrest, but understanding the rights you have can be key to building your defence and ensuring you are treated fairly whilst in police custody.
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Intent is defined not by the consequence of an action but by the desired outcome of the action.
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Certain authorities have the power to carry out raids on a premises if they suspect that assets have been acquired through unlawful conduct, or if they have reason to believe that documents on the premises will help an investigation.
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A solicitor is a legal professional who offers expert advice, guidance, and representation to clients on various legal matters.
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If you or someone you know has been released under investigation, you might be wondering what that means and what the implications are. In this article, we’ll take you through what happens after a police interview, what options the police have and what each of those options mean. What happens after a police interview? When […]
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The short answer is yes. Many people confuse a voluntary police interview with being interviewed as a witness — but they’re not the same thing. A voluntary interview can be just as serious as an interview following an arrest, so you need to make sure you have the best legal advice. What is a voluntary […]
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You always need a solicitor if you’re going to be interviewed by the police. And that’s the case whether you’ve been arrested or whether you’ve been asked to attend a voluntary interview. In either scenario, you have the right to free and independent legal advice — and it’s important that you take it. If you’re […]
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