POLICE STATION
Any individual arrested or being questioned at a police station is entitled to free advice and representation, regardless of financial constraints. You can either call a duty solicitor, or call your own solicitor. We can represent you as your own solicitor if required. We can attend any police station in the UK with you or arrange for someone to attend on your behalf, if we are not available. Either way, you can rest assured that we will be dealing with your case if you instruct BMS Solicitors to.
MAGISTRATES & CROWN COURTS
If you decided not to have a Solicitor at the police station stage, but then find yourself charged with an offence, we can still represent you. You may still be eligible for legal aid, depending on your financial means. This stage will involve us preparing your case, for a possible trial, on a one to one basis.
APPEALS & MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE
If you have already been convicted of an offence (and you wish to appeal the decision) and feel you are a victim of a miscarriage of justice and wish to appeal your conviction then this can also be arranged. If you feel that the solicitor that dealt with your initial trial is no longer suitable to represent you and a fresh pair of eyes and ears are required to get you the desired result then do not hesitate in making contact.
TAX FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS & LITIGATION
If you find yourself under investigation by HMRC or the NSA (a new department that has international jurisdiction to tackle offences that happen abroad) then be aware that you may be on a long journey. These types of cases normally take years to resolve. We have wide experience in the approach HMRC takes when prosecuting, and have a clear understanding of how defendants should respond to safeguard the welfare of themselves and their businesses.
FRAUD WHITE COLLAR & SERIOUS CRIME
This is another area in which we have wide experience and, again, we have a good understanding of the options available to defendants and the impact of things such as dawn raids and restraint orders. This expertise enables us to offer a bespoke service to individuals in order to ensure they know the best way forward for them.
EXTRADITION
Sometimes a person may find himself wanted by other jurisdictions i.e. other countries. They may need to answer a charge or need to be investigated abroad – which will require their presence by those authorities. We can fight your case to try and stop you being extradited.
ROAD TRAFFIC & DRIVING OFFENCES
Legal aid is not available for these cases so if you need representation, you will find yourself paying for expert advice. We have dealt with multiple cases in this area and can offer value for money as well as efficiency and the best possible results.