Finding yourself within the criminal justice system is a daunting experience.
It is reassuring to know that someone who is fighting your corner is with you from the onset, protecting you and your key rights. Masih Devitt & Associates will ensure that a Solicitor is there for you always to defend you fearlessly.
Police Stations
How you present your case in the police station will have a significant impact on your defence case in potential proceedings at Court later. It is important to take every step and make every decision with care so that there is no detrimental impact to you in the future.
Whether you are voluntarily attending or have been arrested Masih Devitt & Associates are there to help. If you have been arrested you have three core rights. The right to inform a family member or friend of where you are, consult The Police And Criminal Evidence Act and last but not least to seek independent legal advice from a solicitor of your choice.
If under arrest you will be booked into custody after which you will be interviewed. It will the job or your representative to obtain disclosure of police evidence and advise you of the options you have in interview along with the strengths and weaknesses in the evidence. Your representative will also assist in making representations as to whether you are released on bail or not.
Remember legal representation at the Police station if FREE. It is advisable to always have representation at the police station. Contact Masih Devitt & Associates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for all your representation needs. We can provide representation in Police Stations throughout much of the UK.
Magistrates Court
If you are charged at the police station or are sent a postal requisition for a criminal offence then your matter will first be heard at the Magistrates court. All offences minor or serious must appear before the Magistrates Court. Whether it be a speeding matter or a Murder allegation all cases appear first before the Magistrates Court.
At the first hearing in a case the Magistrates must decide whether they have sufficient powers to retain jurisdiction for a case or whether they must allocate the case to the higher Crown Court. The Magistrates Court have powers to sentence you to 6 month imprisonment for a summary matter. Having representation at the Magistrates court is highly recommended as it could make a difference between a life long criminal conviction or an acquittal, a custodial sentence or a community penalty.
Contact one of our highly experienced team who will advise and assist you throughout the procedure.
Youth Court
The Youth Court sits separately from the Magistrates Court however more than often within the Magistrate’s Court building. The Youth Court deal with people under the age of 18years of age who find themselves accused of criminal offences.
The decisions in the Youth Court are made by a specialist panel of Magistrates who specialise in dealing with Youth cases. If you are a juvenile who finds your self accused of an offence or if you have a young child who requires assistance at the Youth Court it is imperative that you seek expert advice from Solicitors who have the experience of dealing with youth cases. Sentencing for Youths and Juveniles differs form that of adults and the Court have more sentencing options available to them. It is important that you contact Masih Devitt & Associates who are your specialist Youth Court solicitors.
Crown Court
The Crown Court is where the most serious and complex cases are heard. Facing a Judge, jury or prosecutor is challenging for anyone, especially when proceedings are complicated and there is a possibility of a lengthy custodial sentence.
Contact us so that we can advice and assist you, providing you with the best defence or mitigation possible with the help of our in-house Solicitor Advocates or Counsel with whom we have built a seamless working relationship over the years.
Court Of Appeal
If you have been convicted after trial or have been sentenced after pleading guilty at the Magistrates Court or Crown Court, it is imperative that your conviction or sentence is within the remit of the Law. Consideration must be given to whether the decision to convict was right or whether the sentence passed down was within the sentencing guidelines and not excessive. If you feel your conviction was not correct or that your sentence was manifestly excessive you have the right to appeal to the Court of Appeal.
The window of opportunity to appeal is a small one, our team can advise on whether you have sufficient grounds for appeal and can assist you in the appeal process.
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