Crime

Criminal Law

24 Hour Police Station Representation


Being investigated by the police can be extremely stressful. In addition to your freedom, your reputation as well as your career could be at stake. Our specialist team of criminal defence solicitors are available 24/7 to provide you with immediate police station representation. We may even be able to offer legal aid where available.


If you are worried that the police may wish to speak to you or have attended your home to arrest you, contact us immediately for a free consultation. We will guide you through the investigation process step by step.


Getting the right advice as soon as possible is essential. It is often the difference between an investigation ending positively at the police station and a criminal conviction at court.


Our highly experienced team of criminal defence solicitors have represented 1000’s of clients who were investigated for a wide variety of offences including:


  • Murder and attempted murder
  • Sexual offences including rape and indecent images
  • Terrorism
  • Kidnapping
  • Arson
  • Money laundering, proceeds of crime and confiscation
  • Theft and fraud including theft from employer and fraud by false representation
  • Violent offences against the person including grievous bodily harm (GBH), actual bodily harm (ABH), battery and common assault.
  • Drugs offences including possession and possession with intent to supply class a and b drugs
  • Criminal damage
  • Public order
  • Harassment and malicious communications
  • Road traffic offences including causing death by dangerous and careless driving, Drink and drug driving and speeding

Magistrates Court Proceedings 


Every case from the theft of a penny sweet to a murder begins with a first appearance at the magistrates court. If you are due to appear before the magistrates court, contact us immediately for a free consultation. We may even be able to offer legal aid where available.


At Finsbury Law Solicitors, our team of experienced trial advocates will guide you through the court process and help you to make the right decisions every step of the way. With our specialist knowledge and experience, we have an excellent record in successfully defending criminal proceedings.


We pride ourselves on the professional service we provide. However, we never forget how stressful court proceedings can be for anyone subject to prosecution and always add a supportive human touch to everything we do.


We commonly represent clients in the magistrates court who are being prosecuted for:


  • Theft and fraud including shoplifting, benefit fraud and fraud by false representation
  • Criminal damage
  • Public order
  • Harassment and malicious communications
  • Drugs offences including possession and possession with intent to supply class a and b drugs
  • Violent offences against the person including actual bodily harm (ABH), battery and assault.
  • Speeding
  • Drink and drug driving


Crown Court Proceedings

 

Some cases are so serious that they can only be tried in the crown court. If you are due to appear before the crown court, contact us immediately for a free consultation. Our highly experienced team of criminal defence solicitors will guide and support you through every step of this difficult journey. We may even be able to offer legal aid where available.


At Finsbury Law Solicitors, we work closely with some of the best barristers from renowned City of London chambers. We all work closely together as a team to ensure we get the best outcome for your case.


Over many years of providing highly successful representation at the crown court, we have defended a wide variety of offences including:


  • Murder and attempted murder
  • Terrorism
  • Sexual offences including rape and indecent images
  • Kidnapping
  • Arson
  • Money laundering, proceeds of crime and confiscation
  • Theft and fraud including theft from employer and fraud by false representation
  • Violent offences against the person including grievous bodily harm (GBH) and actual bodily harm (ABH)
  • Drugs offences including possession with intent to supply class a and b drugs
  • Public nuisance and violent disorder
  • Road traffic offences including causing death by dangerous and careless driving


Appeals to the Crown Court and Court of Appeal


If you have been convicted in the Magistrates or Crown courts you may be able to appeal against both conviction and sentence to either the Crown court or the Court of Appeal. We can represent you in the appeal process, even if we have not represented you in the original matter.


If you would like to speak to us about an appeal against sentence or conviction, please contact us for a free consultation. 


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If you require our assistance with a matter, please call 0207 272 8080 and ask for our Crime Department

during office hours (09.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday) or email - crime@finsburylaw.co.uk