Criminal Defence Legal Services
Being the subject of a
criminal investigation can be an extremely stressful and anxious
time.
Hugh James are there to
defend you when you need it most.
What our defence
service offers
Our defence services team
offer a discrete, sensitive and professional service to corporates,
employees and private individuals who find themselves facing
investigation or prosecution for criminal offences.
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The consequences of criminal convictions
For many, the
consequences flowing from just an arrest can include onerous bail
conditions which can limit travel and prejudice an individual’s
ability to remain in employment and even continue living in their
home. Fingerprints and DNA samples can remain on a national
database for life.
The increased use of
speed cameras has led to the exponential increase in motoring
convictions over recent years which can have dire consequences such
as the loss of jobs and livelihoods.
Disputes with employers,
neighbours and spouses or partners can get out of hand and result
in police intervention and prosecutions for offences such as
assault or fraud and theft. Convictions will result in a criminal
record and even where prison is avoided, the consequences can be
devastating for individuals and their families.
Hugh James' criminal defence legal service
For over 40 years we have
protected our clients’ legal rights and safeguarded their interests
throughout the entire process of investigation and prosecution from
the police station to court hearings. We are able to utilise our
legal skills and experience to obtain the best outcomes possible
for clients in some cases avoiding a prosecution entirely or
substantially mitigating the potential harm for clients.
Some criminal
investigations attract publicity and we are experienced at managing
the media and will strive to limit reputational damage.
We act for clients in the
following areas:
- Speeding and other
motoring cases
- Serious fraud
- HMRC investigations
- Assault
- Theft
- Harassment
- Murder
- Serious sexual
assaults
- Corruption
- International cases
involving European Arrest Warrants.
Our lawyers are also able
to deal with linked disciplinary investigations by regulators of
professionals such as Doctors, Nurses, Accountants, Financial
Advisers and Solicitors. We also act for services personnel in
Courts Martial and criminal investigations by Services Police.
We are innovative and
highly competitive in relation to our fees which include clear
costs estimates, agreed costs limits to various stages of the case,
payment plans and fixed fees where appropriate.
We are members of the
Legal Services Commission’s Very High Cost Crime and Specialist
Fraud Panels and as such are able to undertake the most serious and
complex criminal cases which are publicially funded.
We are acknowledged as leaders in
this field both regionally and nationally by the leading guides to
the UK legal profession such as Chambers and the
Legal 500.
Hugh James criminal defence experience
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Criminal Defence experience or select
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