
July 27, 2023
Not Guilty Verdict Secured in Assault by Beating Case
We understand that facing criminal proceedings can be a very stressful and worrying experience and it is important to have a specialist criminal lawyer defending you.
Our team of skilled and experienced Criminal lawyers will defend you at every stage: from the police station investigation through to court proceedings. You can trust that we will be on your side and will represent you from beginning to end. We have dedicated police station lawyers, experienced magistrates’ court solicitors, and a specialist in-house advocacy team of barristers and a solicitor-advocate. We also work closely with defence barristers from chambers locally and nationally, should you require additional expertise.
We can represent you in criminal courts in Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, and beyond. In addition, we have criminal lawyers who have undertaken further qualifications to be part of the Court and Police Station duty schemes. Our team members are on the Poole Court Duty Solicitor Scheme and the Bournemouth & Poole 24-Hour Police Station Duty Solicitor Scheme.
We can represent you in all aspects of Criminal Defence work, including the following:
We are also able to advise and represent you for appeals against conviction and/or sentence, as well as providing advice on making a statutory declaration, and applying to the magistrates’ court to re-open proceedings (under s.142 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980).
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If you are arrested or invited for an interview under caution by the police or other investigative agency, you have the right to be represented by a solicitor of your choice. We strongly advise that you are always legally represented. Being interviewed by the police is one of the most crucial stages in criminal proceedings. Get it wrong and the outcome will be very different to what you’re hoping for. Anyone who thinks that it ‘will be over more quickly if I don’t have a solicitor’, or ‘I haven’t done anything wrong, I just need to tell my side’ is demonstrating a fundamental misunderstanding of police investigations. You need to be represented by us to properly understand:
You should contact us immediately to arrange for Hill Twine Solicitors & Barristers to represent you at the Police Station.
If you have been charged with a criminal offence and have a hearing at the magistrates’ court or Crown Court it is essential that you are represented by our specialist Criminal Defence solicitors and barristers. The prosecution will always be represented by somebody who is legally qualified, why should you be at a disadvantage? To get the best outcome you need to fully understand:
You will be at a great disadvantage if you are not legally represented and there is a significant risk that you will not get the best outcome for you and your case.
You should contact us immediately to arrange for Hill Twine Solicitors & Barristers to represent you at Court.
We can always represent you free of charge for interviews under caution by the police or other investigative agency. We can also represent you for free in any further proceedings, subject to your eligibility for legal aid. We can advise you on whether you are likely to qualify for funding and will make an application for a Representation Order on your behalf . You will benefit from our extensive experience working with the Legal Aid Agency to secure public funding to represent you.
We offer competitive rates and fixed fees if you are not eligible for legal aid. Contact us to discuss your options and we can provide you with a quotation.
July 27, 2023
Not Guilty Verdict Secured in Assault by Beating Case
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If you have any questions or need advice