- 0330 133 5075
- 07913 301 535 (24hrs)
- info@lblegal.co.uk
- 0330 133 5075
- 07913 301 535 (24hrs)
- info@lblegal.co.uk
- 0330 133 5075
- 07913 301 535 (24hrs)
- info@lblegal.co.uk
We undertake all aspects of criminal defence work, defending clients against prosecutions by the CPS, HMRC, DWP, Local Authorities, and Serious Fraud Office. We provide specialist representation in all matters at the police station, DWP offices, Magistrates and Crown Court.
Our expertise includes:
It’s vital you instruct an experienced criminal solicitor as soon as you are taken to a police station – and before you are interviewed. LB Legal have expert criminal defence solicitors on call, 24/7, any day of the year, including public holidays.
Research has shown that people without good legal representation are more likely to get a guilty verdict if charged with a criminal act. We will help you understand the legal process, and ensure your rights are protected during a police interview under caution.
Our support is free, under the Legal Aid scheme.
LB Legal will request the disclosure of information from the police. This includes why you were arrested, what the charge is and what evidence they have. You are not allowed to do this yourself – only your lawyer can. Armed with these facts, you have greater control over the interview process.
We will then meet with you in private, discuss the evidence and help you decide on the best course of action. This could be requesting further evidence, establishing your alibi, or cooperating with the police.
Once the interview starts we will help you answer questions, object to inappropriate questions, or advise you not to answer – using your right to remain silent. However, it’s important to strike a balance, as lack of cooperation can count against you later. It’s also essential you don’t accidentally incriminate yourself when answering police questions. We can help you avoid this.
Once the interview is over we will advise you on the next steps, including helping secure bail if you are held in custody.
You are entitled to free legal advice from a solicitor before you are questioned by the police. In a seemingly hostile environment you can rely on LB Legal’s lawyers to help defend your best interests.
If you are facing proceedings in a Magistrates’ Court you should instruct a lawyer to represent you straightaway, to help ensure the best outcome. Our criminal law experts at LB Legal can advise you every step of the way and have your best interests at heart.
All criminal prosecutions that go to court start life in the Magistrates Court. Less serious cases are resolved here, whereas more serious ones tend to go to the Crown Court.
The court experience can be confusing and stressful, but we can help from the outset – making an application for Legal Aid and meeting you at court on your first hearing date. Armed with a full understanding of your case, we will then advise you on all aspects of the court process, including:
It’s likely that this service will be free to you, under the Legal Aid Scheme (depending on your financial position and the merits of the case). If not, we will give you a clear breakdown of costs at the outset. Your first appointment with us is always free.
LB Legal’s lawyers are specialists in all areas of Magistrates’ Court work, from early guilty pleas to fully contested trials. We guarantee first-class representation from start to finish, providing you with all the help and advice you need in very difficult circumstances.
The Crown Court generally deals with more serious and complex crimes, and an adverse outcome is more likely to lead to a prison sentence. LB Legal has a strong team of solicitor advocates to advise you, every step of the way.
To help get the best outcome, it is essential that you seek expert legal representation at the earliest possible opportunity.
We are in court daily and are highly experienced in dealing with all types of Crown Court cases, including the most serious matters. We work closely with several leading barristers’ chambers.
Cases in the Crown Court require careful preparation, well before the trial date. We will ensure that all the relevant information has been reviewed and evaluated. From this, we will assess the strengths and weaknesses of your case and advise on your plea.
LB Legal will work with you closely in preparing your case, to:
If your case goes to the Crown Court for trial you will automatically qualify for Legally Aid. Although after your financial position has been means-tested, you may have to pay towards the cost of your defence. We will advise you on the likely costs at the outset.
Our hard-working solicitors understand the stresses and strains involved in facing a trial, and we will do everything we can to ensure you understand the law, the evidence and the court process.
LB Legal’s team of expert road traffic lawyers will leave no stone unturned in defending your case, doing our best to minimise the consequences and keep you on the road.
Losing your driving licence is a daunting prospect – not only is it inconvenient – but it could mean you lose your job and face financial hardship as a result. And for more serious road traffic offences, you could even face imprisonment.
It is vital to instruct solicitors early on to help your case, whether that be by challenging the allegations or using evidence to mitigate your circumstances. LB Legal’s lawyers are experienced in defending various road traffic cases. including:
Our expert lawyers will unpick every aspect (legal and factual) of the prosecution’s argument, to try to win your case.
It is unlikely you’ll receive Legal Aid funding for road traffic offences but at LB Legal we will discuss your funding options at the start and give you a clear estimate of likely costs. For more information on funding, please see our price transparency policy.
Unlike large ‘production line’ criminal law firms, we offer a bespoke service tailored to your case and your needs. By using LB Legal you can rest assured that if you have a suitable defence, we will use it to your advantage. We will represent you robustly, always looking out for your best interests.