Rodman Pearce Solicitors

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Criminal Law Advice

Criminal Defence: Our criminal defence department is in operation 24 hours a day. You can contact us at any time of the day or night. Our criminal defence solicitors are also available on weekends and holidays to provide the necessary representation of clients.

If you are being investigated or interviewed by the police, or any other investigative authority for that matter, we are here to represent your case. Rodman Pearce is also available for Court appearances in respect of any criminal proceedings.

Investigations into allegations of criminal conduct can often be extremely lengthy, detailed and complex. In some cases, criminal investigations can take months and sometimes even years to resolve.

This is especially true in cases of serious fraud. Rodman Pearce Solicitors have shown that providing expert and considered advice during the course of such investigations may lead to a decision of no further action.

In criminal proceedings our clients are often in a strong position to defend their position because we have protected their interests from the start.

We represent clients in Magistrates Courts in all types of cases ranging from minor offences such as motoring offences to the most serious of criminal charges such as murder and terrorism. Cases of serious crime will involve appearances before Magistrates Courts before moving to the Crown Court for trial or plea and case management.

We provide legal advice in respect of all types of hearing including bail applications. Our firm has an outstanding reputation in preparing and advocating bail applications in very serious criminal investigations where chances of bail are very slim. Our highly experienced and qualified Counsels will represent clients at Court.

We ensure that all cases have been prepared to the highest standard and that we obtain our clients’ full instructions to pursue all lines of enquiry. Such as mitigation in support of guilty pleas and obtain all relevant information from defence witnesses, including expert witnesses.

Fees & Funding

Driving summons/requisitions (offences related to using mobile phone whilst driving, speeding, failing to stop at signs, drink driving) 

  • Representation fee at court: Single Hearing – from £250 plus VAT
  • Taking instructions and preparation work from £200 plus VAT.

Court Appearances (Guilty Pleas) Fees differ depending on your instructions and plea.

  • Representation fee at court: Single Hearing – from £250 plus VAT
  • Taking instructions and preparation work from £200 plus VAT.

Court Appearances (Not Guilty Pleas) These cases tend to be complex and require more work. 

  • Representation fee at court: Single Hearing half day from £350 plus VAT
  • One day Trial from £600.00 plus VAT
  • Taking instructions and preparation workfrom £300 plus VAT per hour for Senior Solicitors and recently qualified up to 3 years Solicitors £250. Caseworkers £200.00 an hour plus VAT
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These include initial consultation and case assessment (up to one hour) with letter of advice.

Book an appointment or call us on 01582424234 for specialist advice on your criminal matter today.
For out of hours call: 07956360150

We guarantee a detailed preparation of your defence if matters proceed to trial. This will involve a detailed assessment and examination of the prosecution’s case and advising our client of the strengths and weaknesses of the accusations. We prepare your defence based on your instructions and advise you of the merits to your case. Furthermore, we will obtain evidence from defence witnesses and expert witnesses in preparation of your case.

Where clients plead guilty, we assist in the preparation of a detailed mitigation report for Counsel when representing the client at Court. Mitigating circumstances can often reduce a sentence to a significant degree.

We will advise further as to Recovery of Defence Costs Orders, Orders for Prosecution Costs and Confiscation Proceedings should the need arise. Our law firm has acted in many high profile cases over the years.
We have successfully defended clients charged with the most serious criminal offences, including:

● Murder & Manslaughter
● Drug Supply
● Drug Importation
● Theft
● Handling Stolen Property
● Deception
● Robbery
● Firearms Offences
● Terrorism Offenders
● Conspiracy
● Sex Offences

Fees & Funding

We can provide free legal assistance during the course of an investigation at the Police Station. Whether you have been placed under arrest or in Police custody or if you are attending as a volunteer and witness we can assist you 24 hours a day.

For every other cases which does not fall into the category above; We charge a fixed fee of £150 (Plus VAT) per hour. This includes initial consultation and case assessment (up to one hour) with letter of advice.

Book an appointment or call us on 01582424234 for specialist advice on your criminal matter today.
For out of hours call: 07956360150

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