A member of our Crown Court team will be allocated to deal with your case at this stage.

The Crown Court deals with more serious criminal cases.

If you are facing charges in the Crown Court, it is crucial to understand the role of the defence and the legal process involved. The role of the defence in a Crown Court case is similar to that in Magistrates’ court. The defence team’s primary responsibility is to ensure that the accused receives a fair trial and that their rights are protected. The defence team at Blackmans carefully examine the evidence presented by the prosecution and presents 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.

The defence in Crown Court cases can also present evidence and call witnesses on behalf of the accused. The defence can cross-examine the prosecution’s witnesses, challenge their evidence and highlight inconsistencies. The defence can also argue for a reduced sentence or, in some cases, for the charges to be dismissed.

Preparing a defence in the Crown Court requires even more meticulous planning and attention to detail than in Magistrates’ court. The defence team must 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 their client’s case.

The Crown Court team at Blackmans instruct the country’s leading King Counsel, which are senior experienced Barristers, and also instruct Junior Counsel who understand the Crown Court process and can provide guidance and support throughout the legal proceedings.

The defence team at Blackmans instruct counsel from the outset and work hand in hand to help develop a strategy, negotiate with the prosecution, and argue on behalf of the accused in court.

In addition, to prepare our cases we also instruct uk’s leading experts subject to instructions from the client, advice from counsel to meet the needs of the case and to assist the defence.