Investigations
Have you been asked to attend a police station or DWP interview?
At GT Stewart Solicitors, we understand that being arrested can be amongst the most difficult experiences of our clients’ lives. Obtaining legal representation at the earliest opportunity following arrest can be crucial to the overall outcome of the case.
Our lawyers have a wealth of experience representing clients in the police station. They are available to represent clients who have been arrested 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A lawyer will be able to obtain details of the evidence against you prior to your police interview. We will then be in a position to advise you fully about the strength of the case against you and the appropriate way of dealing with the police interview.
If you have been arrested, we understand that you will find yourself in a stressful environment, surrounded by an unfamiliar procedure – we specialise in carefully guiding our clients through the process and providing assistance with complex questions such as:
- Should you answer questions in police interviews?
- Should you agree to provide police with intimate samples?
- How long can the police keep you in custody?
- Will you get bail?
- Should you accept a police caution for this matter and how will that affect you in the future?
It is not only the police and crown prosecution service that conduct criminal investigations and proceedings, there are many other organisations who carry out investigations and prosecutions and who have similar powers to the police and crown prosecution service.
All of our lawyers have a broad range of experience in dealing with the different prosecuting and investigative authorities. If you are invited to an interview under caution by a prosecuting authority other than the police, then it is just as important that you obtain legal advice as if you had been arrested
Examples of the sort of investigations that we can assist with include:
- Serious Fraud Office investigations
- Financial Conduct Authority matters
- HMRC investigations into tax and revenue offences
- Local authorities and Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) investigating allegations such as benefit fraud, illegal sub-letting or misuse of a disabled parking badge.
- RSPCA investigations such as mistreatment or neglect of animals.
- National Crime Agency matters
Although legal aid is often available for those that have been arrested or invited to interview under caution, our private crime department provides a thorough and comprehensive service from highly experienced lawyers. If you would like to discuss our rates, please contact us.
Our expert solicitors are ready to help
GT Stewart has established itself as a leading firm in the UK for criminal law, family & childcare, housing, mental health law, specialising in both private cases and also Legal Aid work.
We pride ourselves on regular referrals from other firms and agencies
We are known for our tenacity when representing those engaged in challenging the State or defending themselves against a prosecution.
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