Criminal Solicitors Manchester

If you have been arrested or charged with an offence you need to speak to a criminal solicitor straight away. If you are going to be interviewed under caution at the police station it is vital you have legal representation as the record of your taped interview (ROTI) will be submitted to the court as part of the prosecution’s case.

Ashcotts are expert criminal solicitors and have successfully represented numerous clients from Manchester, and those facing trial in the Manchester courts.

If you need us now you can call our emergency number which is 07956 555797.

Our first job is to make sure you are safe and well. Then we find out what has happened and any evidence the police may have before you are interviewed. We need to get your version of events down before the first question is asked. We will advise you before, during and after your interview. We will work hard to secure your bail and if not at the police station then before the courts.

We take our job as criminal solicitors very seriously. We have to, as you being arrested is a serious matter.

If your case is reffered to the courts, we will be there to represent you. If it proceeds to trial you will be represented by an expert criminal solicitor and, in the most serious or complex cases, a barrister.

Our Manchester Criminal Solicitor Services

• Arrest & Police Station Interview
• Criminal Legal Adice & Representation
• Magistrates’ Court Representation
• Crown Court Representation
• Criminal Case Appeals

Types Of Offences Dealt With

• Fraud
• Serious Fraud
• Benefit Fraud
• Money Laundering
• Proceeds Of Crime (POCA)
• Terrorism
• Firearms
• Murder
• Manslaughter
• Corporate Manslaughter
• Sexual Offences
• Rape
• Indecent Images
• Assault
• Burglary
• Theft

And many more…

What areas do you cover in Manchester?

Criminal law is applied in the same manner across the whole of the UK. As a result, a criminal defence solicitor can assist defendants equally effectively no matter where they are in the country. We operate across the whole of Manchester, and not just Manchester – we have successfully represented countless clients across the entirety of the North West, and also have a significant presence in Leeds, Liverpool and London.

What can I expect from a criminal solicitor?

The primary function of a criminal defence solicitor is to give their clients legal advice, in order to ensure that they are treated fairly by the legal system. The exact service that your solicitor provides will differ slightly depending on the case, and how far the legal process has progressed, but you can expect a similar process to occur in most situations.

Interview under caution

Early in the process, you will likely be required to undergo an interview under caution with the police. This is one of the first instances where it’s imperative that you have a lawyer to advise you. Your criminal solicitor will go through what happened before the interview, advising you on how to answer questions and when it might be best to stay silent – you are not required to answer all of the questions. They will then be present with you during the interview, to further advise while you’re questioned.

Trial preparation

If things proceed to trial, your solicitor will be there to further advise you on how to progress. This will include informing you of all your options and their implications; whether it might be best to plead guilty or not guilty, and what kinds of sentencing options you might face either way.

They will then help you to develop your case, contacting experts and witnesses as necessary to help develop your defence. In some cases, they may suggest an advocate, often a barrister, who will represent you in court.

Appeals

If necessary, your solicitor can later help you appeal the decision of the court, if they think that there is a chance that it will be overturned.

When should I contact a criminal solicitor?

If you have been charged with an offence, arrested, or think that you might be implicated in a crime, the best thing you can do is contact a criminal solicitor as soon as possible. They will be able to advise you on your options going forward, helping you to prepare your defence (if necessary) in a timely manner. 

Seeking advice from a solicitor sooner rather than later can make a massive difference to how your case plays out; a lot of damage can be mitigated in criminal cases if action is taken soon enough, both to the reputation of the defendant and the way that the criminal case proceeds. If you’ve been charged with an offence in the Manchester area, or if you’ve been arrested or are under investigation, reach out as soon as possible on 0161 234 0020 (Manchester) or 07956 555797 (24-hour).

Manchester Magistrates’ Court
Crown Square (Deansgate Side)
Manchester
M60 1PR

Tel. 0161 830 4200

Manchester Crown Court (Crown Square)
Crown Square
Manchester
M3 3FL

Tel. 0161 954 1800

Manchester Crown Court (Minshull Street)
Minshull Street
Manchester
M1 4FS

Tel. 0161 954 7500

Greater Manchester Police Headquarters
Northampton Road
Manchester
M40 5BP

Tel. 0161 872 5050

Longsight Police Station
Grindlow Street
Longsight
Manchester
M13 0LL

Tel. 0161 856 4224

North Manchester Division Police Station
Northampton Road
Manchester
M40 5BP

Tel. 0161 856 3529