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.

At Blackmans Solicitors, we have a dedicated team that specialises in defending cases at the Magistrates’ court wherever in the UK.

If you are facing criminal charges in a Magistrates’ court, it is important to understand the role of the defence and the legal process involved.

Criminal cases are divided into three categories: summary, either way, and indictable. Summary offences are the least serious and are typically heard in a Magistrates’ court.

Either way offences can be heard either in the Magistrates’ court or in the Crown Court, depending on the severity of the offence. Indictable offences are the most serious and are always heard in the Crown Court.

The role of the defence in Magistrates’ court is to ensure that the accused receives a fair trial and that their rights are protected. The defence will examine the prosecution’s evidence and present arguments that cast doubt on the prosecution’s case. If the defence can successfully challenge the prosecution’s case, the accused may be acquitted of the charges.

In addition, the defence can present evidence and call witnesses on behalf of the accused. The defence can also cross-examine the prosecution’s witnesses, challenging their testimony and highlighting inconsistencies or inaccuracies. The defence can argue for a reduced sentence or, in some cases, for the charges to be dismissed.

At Blackmans Solicitors, the Magistrates Court department takes every case seriously in preparing a defence. It is important to review all of the evidence and identify any weaknesses or inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case. The defence team should also gather evidence and identify witnesses who can support the accused’s case.

It is important to work with an experienced criminal defence solicitor who understands the Magistrates’ court process and can provide guidance and support throughout the legal proceedings. The defence solicitor can help to develop a strategy, negotiate with the prosecution, and argue on behalf of the accused in court.

The defence plays a crucial role in ensuring that justice is served in Magistrates’ court. The defence team at Blackmans will carefully examine the evidence, identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, and present a strong argument on behalf of the accused.