Criminal Law
If you are currently under investigation, or facing criminal charges, you need to ensure you have a strong legal team who will handle your matter with strength and expertise in as discrete and sensitive a way as possible.
Bennett Oakley’s Criminal Lawyers and representatives can offer support for a range of criminal offences.
We have experience of privately defending individuals accused of committing criminal offences across the spectrum, including sexual offences, domestic abuse allegations, harassment, violence, drugs offences, firearms and fraud.
Being investigated or prosecuted for a criminal offence is a very serious process with potentially devastating consequences on all aspects of your life. It is an isolating and frightening experience, most of our clients had never even imagined that they would come into contact with the criminal justice system.
Criminal Law expert representation for all stages
We can assist you with expert representation and advice at every stage of proceedings, from initial interview by the police or other government agencies to potential court hearings and appeals.
We can also advise you if you believe you may have committed an offence and are unsure of what steps you need to take.
Seek legal advice as soon as possible for the best outcome
Given the impact a criminal conviction can have on your liberty, career and family life, it is crucial that you seek legal advice at the earliest opportunity in order to protect yourself and achieve the best outcome. We have experience liaising with the police, CPS and other organisations and will, where possible, arrange for you to attend as a volunteer rather than be arrested.
We will arrange for you to be represented during any interview and make representations on your behalf at the police station and subsequently if the matter does not swiftly conclude.
If you are released under investigation, we can use that time constructively to build your defence case so that your defence is not adversely affected by that delay if you later find yourself charged and facing prosecution.
NOTE: Bennett Oakley Solicitors currently do not undertake legal aid or publicly funded work.
Areas of Expertise within Criminal Law
We can assist you with a wide range of Criminal Law issues, including:
- Sexual Offences including historical sexual allegations
- Child Abuse
- Domestic Abuse
- Violence such as actual bodily harm (ABH) or grievous bodily harm (GBH)
- Cyber-crime, indecent images and pornography
- Theft and dishonesty offences
- Drug Crimes
- Robbery
- Public Order offences
- Fraud and tax evasion
- Harassment
- Arrests and interviews under caution
- Voluntary attendance at the police station
- Magistrates’ Court appearances
- Crown Court appearances
- Appeals against conviction or sentence in England and Wales
- Representations to the police and CPS when released under investigation
- Removal of arrest details from your police national computer (PNC) record.
Criminal Law Agency Experts
We are experts in criminal defence, handling criminal investigations or proceedings brought by the following agencies:
- National police forces and their specialist crime units
- City of London Police Economic Crime Unit
- British Transport Police (BTP)
- National Crime Agency
- HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
- Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
- Serious Fraud Office (SFO)
- Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
- Competitions and Market Authority (CMA)
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Early legal advice can make a real difference to the outcome of a criminal case. If you suspect an allegation has been made against you, contact us without delay, this will give us the opportunity to provide you with support and advice and enable us to take steps to defend you and resolve matters on your behalf as swiftly and discreetly as possible.
