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Criminal Law Overview covers the core offences, police investigation, charging and trial processes in England and Wales. A solicitor in this area advises on evidence, disclosure, and strategy, drafts and reviews defences, applies for bail, represents clients in magistrates’ or crown court, and coordinates with police, the Crown Prosecution Service and prosecutors. They handle plea negotiations, mitigation, and appeals, and guide clients through pre-trial procedures and post-conviction consequences. The work is shaped by police powers, criminal procedure rules, and evidential standards.

What a solicitor handles in these matters

Solicitors in this field assess evidence, scrutinise disclosure, and prepare robust defences or admissions. They draft applications, negotiate with prosecutors, and present arguments at bail, plea, and trial stages. They navigate prosecutorial charging standards, Crown Court or magistrates’ court routines, evidential tests, and the rules governing evidence, witnesses, and cross-examination, ensuring client rights are protected throughout pre-trial and trial conduct.

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Anjam Arif

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I would like to thank you very much. You lived up to my trust, performed admirably, and explained all the important matters concerning my case. I am very grateful to you.

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Madeleine Corr

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Dear Madeleine, I want to sincerely thank you for all your support throughout this emotionally challenging journey. Your kindness, understanding, and steady guidance have meant more to me than I can express, and I will always be deeply grateful. Thank you so much for calming me down during our initial phone call(thank you so much to the receptionist who promptly connected the line to Madeleine to reassure me) and for being so patient with me. In a time when everything felt overwhelming, your calm presence made a real difference. It’s so easy to feel like just another client in situations like this—but you never made me feel that way. You made me feel seen, heard, and never alone in this journey. Finding myself in trouble for using something I shouldn’t have was incredibly difficult. After being turned down by two solicitors and told I would face criminal charges, I was filled with fear and uncertainty. But your support helped me stay grounded. Thanks to you, I now feel a sense of peace and can genuinely look forward to the next chapter. You’re truly amazing at what you do—changing lives for the better and giving people the chance to do better. I hope that in my own career, I’m able to make even a fraction of the impact you have. Wishing you all the very best in everything ahead. With heartfelt thanks, R

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Martin Crawford-Brown

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Martin was exceptionally quick to establish what was the best immediate course of action for me. What was most appreciated was his advice for how to prepare for various outcomes, some I had not even considered.

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