Criminal Litigation
Criminal Defence Solicitors for Investigations, Charges and Prosecutions
Award-winning Criminal Defence Solicitors
Being investigated for a criminal offence or facing criminal charges can be stressful. The decisions you make, what you say and the steps you take during an investigation can have lasting consequences.
As leading criminal defence lawyers, our legal advice often starts with supporting our clients at the earliest stage of an investigation, including during voluntary police interviews and pre-charge engagement. We provide representation throughout proceedings before the Magistrates' Court or Crown Court and, where appropriate, during the appeals process.
Our role is to explain your position clearly, challenge the prosecution case and where appropriate provide a defence strategy tailored to the circumstances of your case.
Our criminal solicitors can advise you whether you are:
- under investigation but have not been charged,
- invited to attend a voluntary interview,
- arrested and have been questioned at a police station,
- facing criminal charges,
- dealing with confiscation or forfeiture proceedings under POCA,
- required to attend the Magistrates' Court or Crown Court, or
- considering an appeal or other challenge to a criminal conviction or sentence.
Support That Works For You
Being an award-winning law firm with renowned criminal lawyers, we often represent individuals in the public eye, as well as business owners and professionals. We are increasingly supporting young people involved in criminal allegations, helping to protect them from career-limiting consequences following a prosecution.
If you have been contacted by the police, CPS, HMRC or another investigating authority, it is important to obtain legal advice before responding where possible. Our criminal defence solicitors can help you understand the allegation, advise you on your legal rights, assess the evidence where available and develop an appropriate strategy for your case.
If you need a criminal lawyer to provide expert legal advice and representation, contact us for legal support
Criminal Offences and Proceedings We Deal With
Our team at KANGS advises and represents clients across a wide range of criminal matters, from allegations involving violent crimes and sexual offences to complex high value cases involving fraud and financial crimes.
Serious & General Crime
Defence of serious criminal allegations including violent crimes, possession of an offensive weapon, drugs offences, theft, fraud, blackmail, trafficking and other serious offences. Learn more
Sexual Offences
Specialist defence for sexual offence allegations, including rape, sexual assault, sexual communications and indecent image offences, protecting your rights throughout proceedings. Learn more
Student Sexual Misconduct
Confidential legal advice and representation for students and school pupils facing sexual misconduct allegations, disciplinary proceedings or a criminal investigation, helping protect education and career prospects. Learn more
Police Station Advice
Immediate police station legal advice and representation, helping you understand your rights, prepare you for police interviews, and protect your rights throughout an investigation. Learn more
Grievous Bodily Harm
Expert defence for GBH allegations involving serious injury, with strategic representation from police interview through to Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court proceedings. Learn more
Actual Bodily Harm
Experienced defence solicitors for ABH allegations, including injuries alleged to have resulted from intentional or reckless behaviour, with representation throughout criminal investigations and court proceedings. Learn more
Common Assault
Defence of common assault allegations involving unlawful use of violence, or fear of violence, with practical advice from investigation through to court proceedings. Learn more
Pre-Charge Representations
Strategic pre-charge representations to police, CPS, HMRC and other investigating authorities, presenting evidence and legal arguments with the aim of avoiding criminal charges. Learn more
POCA & Confiscation
Advice and representation in POCA proceedings including confiscation orders, restraint orders and cash seizures, helping protect financial assets and property. Learn more
Account Freezing Orders
Legal representation challenging account freezing orders, helping individuals and businesses vary or discharge an existing order or oppose forfeiture proceedings. Learn more
Road Traffic Offences
Defence of road traffic offences including dangerous or careless driving, drink driving, speeding, totting up and exceptional hardship cases amongst others. Learn more
Drug Offences
Specialist defence solicitors for drug possession, supply, production and trafficking allegations, providing representation in police interviews and investigation through to court proceedings. Learn more
Legal Highs & Psychoactive Substances
Advice on offences involving psychoactive substances and so-called legal highs, including possession, supply and production allegations, and a tailored case strategy. Learn more
Extradition
Experienced extradition lawyers representing individuals facing extradition requests, warrants or proceedings, challenging extradition where lawful grounds or human rights issues arise. Learn more
Cybercrime & Computer Misuse
Defence of cybercrime and computer misuse allegations, including unauthorised access, hacking, data offences and online criminal activity, with specialist legal representation. Learn more
Private Criminal Prosecutions
Representation for individuals and organisations facing private criminal prosecutions, defending allegations from initial investigation stage through to the court proceedings. Learn more
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a solicitor if I am only being investigated?
You are not required to have a solicitor, but it advisable that you do. Obtaining legal advice and representation at an early stage can help you understand the allegation against you, your rights and the potential consequences before you respond to the police, HMRC or other prosecuting authority. Most importantly, you get the opportunity to seek advice on a suitable strategy for your case.
Should I speak to the police without a solicitor?
The benefit of having one of our solicitors is that they will explain the interview process, advise you on your rights, help you understand the implications of answering questions and formulate a strategy for your case based on your instructions.
Police interviews can have a significant impact on the outcome of your case. Providing thoughtful and measured responses during questioning is essential.
Can a solicitor help before I am charged?
Yes. In some cases, our solicitors can prepare pre-charge representations to the investigating or prosecuting authority, setting out relevant evidence or other matters that should be considered before a charging decision is made.
What happens if I am charged with a criminal offence?
Our solicitors can explain the charge, advise on a case strategy, prepare your defence and represent you at the appropriate court.
Can KANGS represent me at the police station?
Yes. KANGS provides police station advice and representation throughout England & Wales for individuals and businesses facing criminal investigation.
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