Criminal Defence
At Blackmans Solicitors, the Crime team specialises in defending General Crime, White Collar Crime and have extensive experience in defending Serious Complex Crime. We take on cases covered by Legal Aid, and or on a Private Basis.
WHY CHOOSE US?
We hold a legal aid contract and therefore if you are eligible for legal aid we can assist you or alternatively we also represent private clients as well. We provide advice from the outset as to whether you will receive legal aid and if so, whether there will be any contributions to pay on your part. Our work starts at the police station. We advise you and represent you at the magistrate’s court. If your case is sent to the crown court we will already have met you, sorted funding and started to consider the evidence on your behalf with your barrister.
Remember, good lawyers are always proactive. It is not just about looking at the prosecution evidence but knowing what information to ask for. It is about instructing the right experts and making sure you have an expert barrister who has experience in dealing with the offences you are charged with. It is about leaving no stone unturned. Our lawyers will advise you if the evidence is against you and we will advise you of any potential defences.
Call our lawyers today for immediate advice.
Police Station Department
At Blackmans Solicitors, our team of solicitors and police station representatives work 24/7 to ensure that your rights and entitlements at the police station are fiercely protected.
We cover all UK police stations and have a strong network of approved and fully accredited representatives who we can instruct to act on our behalf for our clients enabling us to provide nationwide cover quickly and efficiently.
It is vital that you have an experienced Solicitor from our Police Station Defence team to represent you at this crucial stage of the investigation
Magistrates Court Department
Once you have been interviewed under Caution, and you are charged and or summoned with a criminal offence however minor or serious the case always starts at the Magistrates Court. The cases will next be tried by a District Judge or two/three magistrates usually referred to as a Lay Bench.
Your case may remain at the Magistrates Court or be transferred immediately to the Crown Court depending on the charge you face, the Court’s view of its seriousness or if you choose to be tried in the Crown Court.
Furthermore, our team of trained and accomplished Solicitors from Blackmans Magistrates Court Department will conduct standard remand hearings through to trials. What’s more they are there to represent you and they have the expertise, knowledge and presence in Court to leave you feeling assured and comfortable that everything that can be said or done on your behalf is being done.
A member of our Magistrates Court team can be contacted and represent you at this stage.
Crown Court Department
A member of our Crown Court team will be allocated to deal with your case at this stage.(
Court of Appeal Department
The Court of Appeal hears appeals from lower courts, such as the Magistrates’ Court to the Crown Court, and Crown Court to the Court of Appeal and thereafter to the Supreme Court of Appeal. If the case has concluded at the Crown Court and you intend to consider an appeal against conviction or sentence, a member of our Court of Appeal team will be allocated to deal with your case.
we specialise in
At Blackmans Solicitors we specialise in the following offences
Burglary, Robbery and Theft
- Arson
- Burglary
- Handling stolen goods
- Robbery
- Theft
Road Traffic Offences
- Drink Driving
- Dangerous Driving
- Death by Dangerous Driving
- General Driving Offences
- Speeding
Drugs
- Drug Driving
- Drug Importation
- Drug Possession
- Drug Production
- Possession with intent to Supply
Weapon Offences
- Dissemination of Terrorist material
- Offensive weapons and bladed articles
- Corrosive substances
- Firearms offences
- Terrorism offences
Fraud and Corporate Crime
- Bribery Corruption
- Corporate Fraud
- False Instrument
- Financial Fraud
- Money Laundering
Serious Violence
- Assault
- Domestic violence
- GBH
- Manslaughter
- Murder
Offences against the person
- ABH
- Affray
- Assault
- Dangerous Dogs
- Kidnapping
Sexual Offences
- Historic sex crimes
- Indecent images
- Rape
- Sexual Assault
- Kidnapping