CRIMINAL LITIGATION

WE’LL SEE YOU IN COURT…… AND BE YOUR TRUSTED ADVISER EVERY STEP OF THE WAY

We have many years’ experience in representing clients in the Justice of the Peace Courts, Sheriff Courts and the High Court throughout Scotland. You are entitled to consult a solicitor before you are interviewed by the police. It is advisable to engage us as soon as you become aware that you may be questioned by the police or are facing prosecution. We will be able to advise you on your rights to answer or not to answer questions that may be posed to you and what is likely to happen once you have been interviewed by the police. If you are prosecuted we will represent your interests in court. We will investigate your defence, advise you on possible outcomes and ensure that your defence is fully prepared for trial.

If you are eligible for assistance with your legal fees from the Scottish Legal Aid Board we will make the necessary applications.

We are increasingly instructed by clients facing prosecution for Road Traffic Act offences. Some offences carry obligatory periods of disqualification and others could lead to your disqualification under the totting up procedures. As disqualification could affect your livelihood timely advice can make a considerable difference to the outcome.

Amongst the types of cases that we can advise on are:

• Murder, Attempted Murder and Assault
• Sexual offences
• Road Traffic Act Offences
• Fraud, Embezzlement and Theft
• Misuse of Drugs Act offences
• Communications Act offences
• Statutory Offences