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Criminal Defence Law
Johl & Company Solicitors is a leading law firm specialising in Criminal Defence law, with our dedicated solicitors and in-house barrister we are able to offer high quality legal advice to our clients from start to finish.
We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to assist anyone who requires criminal legal advice. The firm has a dedicated team of accredited police station representatives to ensure your legal rights are protected.
If you or anyone you know has been arrested and require legal advice then don’t hesitate to contact our 24hr emergency line (07966524116), and one of our dedicated and well experienced members will be able to assist you.
We are able to undertake both private and legal aid work, and guide you through all aspects of your case.
Our Magistrates Court Team has successfully defended clients across the full array of criminal matters, including offences such as:
- Road traffic offences
- Domestic violence
- Theft/handling stolen goods
- Fraud
- Public order offences
- Harassment
- Assaults
- Drug Offences
- Anti social behaviour orders (ASBOSs)
- Dangerous Dogs
- Breach of Court Orders
- Possession of Weapons
- Criminal Damage
- Drunk and Disorderly
- Taxi touting
- Taking a vehicle without consent
Our Crown Court Team has successfully defended clients for serious criminal matters, including offences such as:
- Terrorism
- Murder, manslaughter and threats to kill
- Rape
- Sexual assault and other sexual offences
- Public order offences including violent disorder and affray
- Theft
- Robbery and burglary
- Possession of false ID
- Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), Actual Bodily Harm (ABH), common assault and wounding
- Criminal Damage and graffiti
- Perverting the course of justice
- Computer Misuse
- Serious fraud offences
Unlike other firms we have longstanding track record of successfully defending our clients from police station to right-through to crown court. We have a strong team of proficient barristers and solicitors that will advise you clearly and promptly as to your options.
Frequently Asked Questions
I want to plead not guilty
We will work closely with you to ensure that your case is properly prepared for trial so that your case is presented in the best possible light.
We will closely scrutinize the prosecutions case against you so that we are well prepared to argue your case. Should any defence experts be required then we will instruct these on your behalf.
I want to plead guilty
We will prepare for your sentence hearing ensuring that all mitigating circumstances are brought to the court’s attention.
Appellate Law
There is no automatic right to an appeal against convictions or sentence from Crown Court, an application for this has to be granted by the Court of Appeal before you case can be heard.
Johl & Company Solicitors are able to effectively advice and represent you in this complex are of law.
Confiscation Law
This is a order that can be made by the Crown Court after a defendant has been convicted of an offence which has resulted in financial gain.
We are able to advice and assist with recovering the confiscated value.
Extradition
We can advise at all stages of the proceedings, from pre-arrest (making enquiries into whether an extradition request has been made) to advice at the police station on arrest ad representation at the Magistrates Court and High Court.