Crime and Defence
We all hope to stay out of trouble with the law but sometimes fate intervenes and our experienced Crime and Defence team can help if it does. hc solicitors have the largest Crime team in the Peterborough area and we have a Community Legal Service contract which can provide you with Publicly Funded Legal help in Criminal matters. For more information please contact simon.milburn@hcsolicitors.co.uk
Motoring Offences
We specialise in representing those charged with motoring offences and have had a number of successes in protecting our clients' licences even when they have reached the maximum 12 points. Our lawyers are experienced in pleading for retention of your licence and can advise you on whether this may be possible.
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Police Station
Our Crime team are on call 24 hours a day and will attend the police station to represent you if you are questioned or arrested on suspicion of comitting a criminal offence and ensure that correct procedures are followed and that your interests are protected. 5 members of the team are Duty Solicitors at the Police Station and we have 1 additional accredited representatives.
Courts
If you are charged with a criminal offence our solicitors can represent you in court (whether it is Youth Court, Magistrates Court or Crown Court) and present your defence. We are also experienced in criminal appeals and applications to the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
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Prison Law
We represent prisoners through the parole process, on life reviews and at adjudications. Our team are also known for their expertise in the impact of mental health issues on criminal law.
Mental Health
Our solicitors can provide representation in Mental Health Review Tribunals and represent clients in appeals to the High Court from decisions of the Tribunal. The Tribunal considers the cases of everyone who is detained under any section of the Mental Health Act 1983 and free publicly funded legal help is provided for all patients' representation at these tribunals.
Work for Businesses
Our Crime team also carries out a full range of Commercial work including Business Defence, Statutory Prosecution and Licensing.
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