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Our nationally-recognised Crime & Defence team are here to support you with their full defence service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Ranked as a Top Tier firm by The Legal 500 UK, our experts are regularly involved in major criminal cases both locally and nationally.
If you are required to go to either the Magistrates Court or the Crown Court, it is important you receive the correct advice as to whether you should plead guilty or not guilty, as how the case progresses and the outcomes are all affected by the decisions you make. We can help you find your way through this process, and legal aid may be available for some cases and individuals.
Our defence experts are experienced in all areas of criminal defence work. We will provide the advice you need, and conduct the hearings on your behalf, achieving the best result possible.
We can offer clear legal advice on the following:
We always offer affordable legal advice at fixed fees and our popular initial consultation appointments provide a wealth of information for you to progress your case with or without further assistance.
Led by our Solicitor-Advocate Damien Moore, we will assess your needs and the benefits to be obtained from a tailored in-house advocacy service, which is principally offered by way of private funding, but in some instances will be available to those in receipt of legal aid.
In-house advocacy has a number of benefits, including access to your advocate at every stage of your case, from the police station investigation through to representation in the Magistrates Court and the Crown Court.
Fraud is a complex, but increasingly common area of criminal law. Some of the issues raised by fraud allegations require specialist knowledge. They may involve complex accounting procedures and are often levelled against those with no experience of criminal law. Most cases will also involve Proceeds of Crime Act procedures, which may involve Confiscation or Restraint Orders. These Orders have a significant impact during the case and far beyond. For that reason, it is crucial to instruct lawyers who are not only specialists in crime, but who are familiar with defending fraud cases.
From multi-million pound frauds to cryptocurrency hacking fraud, Fosters Solicitors has been involved at the forefront of many significant national fraud cases.
Rated by The Legal 500 as a ‘Top Tier’ firm for both Crime and Fraud, our specialists include two Legal 500 ‘Leading Individuals’ and a team with significant experience to ensure any allegations you may face are handled sensitively, robustly and with the skills needed to navigate this complex area. From the investigation stage, through to interviews and court proceedings our lawyers are available to help at any point.
Our specialist Motoring team have a wealth of experience in supporting clients through the entire range of motoring offences, including speeding, careless and dangerous driving and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
We also act for those being investigated or prosecuted by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), and new drivers committing offences under their probationary licence.
Being interviewed under caution can be an extremely pressured and stressful experience. The way you approach that interview is so important that it can be instrumental in the way your case can progress. We can help guide and support you through this process.
You can be assured that when you are represented by a member of our defence team that you are receiving the best advice and ultimately making the right decisions at such a crucial stage of any investigation.
We are rated as a Top Tier firm by The Legal 500 and have decades of experience dealing with interviews under caution. Every member of our team has dealt with the most serious of allegations on behalf of our clients across the country. All the legal advice that we provide following your arrest, or voluntary attendance at a police station, is free to our clients and our team is available to assist you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
You have the right to free legal advice if you are questioned at a police station.
To access the free expert advice we provide, all you need to do if under arrest, is inform the police that you wish to be represented by Fosters Solicitors and arrangements will be made for us to attend and assist you. Or, alternatively, if the police invite you to attend an interview on a voluntary basis simply call us in advance of that interview and we will make the arrangements to attend to represent you.
If you or your business have become the subject of an investigation for a breach of industry regulations or governing legislation, we can provide support and representation.
Our experts can advise both individuals and organisations through an investigation and can help you work with the relevant regulatory body to achieve the best result possible.
Environmental legislation is complex and a constantly developing area of law, covering a range of offences, which can relate to pollution (water, noise and air), the disposal and management of waste, and breaches in planning law. Penalties on conviction can include fines and in severe cases imprisonment, as well as the associated damage to the reputation of you and your business. We can provide expert support and representation to those under investigation by the Environmental Agency or relevant local authority.
We can provide expert support and representation to those under investigation for health and safety failures. Investigation by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), local authority and even the police can have significant consequences for you, your business and its key staff. Penalties on conviction can include fines and in severe cases imprisonment, as well as the associated damage to the reputation of you and your business.
Trading Standards investigations can cover a wide range of allegations, and our team has significant experience in dealing with the defence of both businesses and individuals under such investigation.
Examples include:
Consequences for breaches of the legislation can be devastating in terms of penalties, consumer confidence in your business, and for the reputation of you, the organisation and key staff within it.
From formal cautions to fines and imprisonment, the risk to you and your organisation means that the best possible advice is needed from the outset to protect your interests.
You may be required to provide information by the relevant authority, or be required to attend an interview under caution in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. Our team can assist, and attend with you, protecting your interests. If you are summoned to court, and a prosecution cannot be avoided, then we will help you prepare your defence case fully. From ensuring your defence is presented properly, taking stock of the evidence against you, to simply just helping you to show that an error has been put right, our specialists will offer you the best advice possible.
The Law Society awards accreditations to practitioners who meet the highest standards of technical expertise and client service in specific areas of law.
Our Partners, Chris Brown and Damien Moore, alongside Associate Natasha Baker hold the recognised standard for practitioners in criminal litigation.
We are ranked as a Top Tier firm for General Crime and Fraud by The Legal 500 UK, with our partners, Chris Brown and Damien Moore, also listed as ‘Leading Partners’ in their field.
Our Crime team consists of skilled and dedicated legal professionals who are committed to providing robust defence and expert guidance through every stage of the criminal justice process. With extensive experience in handling a wide range of criminal cases, our team is prepared to support you with the knowledge and tenacity needed to protect your rights and achieve the best possible outcome.
