Criminal Law By QualitySolicitors Talbots
We are a local firm operating from five offices (Stourbridge, Kidderminster, Wolverhampton and Codsall).
Crime
Crime
Put simply, we offer the complete criminal defence service. We only defend and our clients soon learn that we fight to win with a passion. Our experienced and professional defence lawyers often makes 'the' difference - after all, what's often at stake for our clients is their liberty and reputation.
POLICE STATIONS
We represent clients at Police Stations nationwide. Legal Advice at the Police Station is free of charge regardless of income and employment status. It is part of your rights to have a Legal Representative at the Police Station. All of our Lawyers live within a short distance of the Police Station. We can attend any police station within 45 minutes; as such we can be there to advise you before and during your interview with the police.
Are you on bail and due back at the Police Station?
If you are due to answer bail we can attend upon you and inform you of your rights and entitlements free of charge!
Our defence service does not stop at the Police Station.
Legal Aid
Legal Aid is dependent upon your financial means and we take our defence service a step further and complete Legal Aid forms on your behalf taking away the stress of additional paperwork at an already stressful time.
Magistrates Court
We have many years experience in dealing with matters at the Magistrates Court. We represent clients at Magistrates Courts nationwide.
We cover a number of matters at the Magistrates’ Court such as:
• First Appearances at Court
• Bail applications
• Trials
• Sentencing
• Committals to the Crown Court
• Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs)
YOUTH COURT
Are you under 18 years of age?
Have you been arrested or facing Youth Court proceedings?
Quality Solicitors Talbots have a team dedicated to dealing with a variety of youth crime proceedings. We are experienced in dealing with the following youth proceedings:
• Youth trials
• Police station interviews
• Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs)
• Persistent Young Offenders
• Breach of Court Orders
• Sentencing in the Youth Court
Our Youth Crime team recognises the different levels of care and attention needed by young people in the criminal justice system. We are committed to supporting young people, their families and carers throughout whether it is at the police station, youth court or beyond. We also have links with various local agencies and can provide support and advice on the consequences of any conviction.
Our team of specialists in youth crime proceedings have experience in dealing with common youth offences such as:
• Handling Stolen Goods
• Robbery
• Possession of Drugs
• Theft
• Criminal Damage
• Assault
• Public Order Offences
We represent you from the Magistrates Court right through to the Court of Appeal. We have lawyers who have Higher Rights of Audience which simply put means we represent clients throughout the entire case and to the House of Lords if necessary.
Crown Court
Quality Solicitors Talbots has a dedicated Crown Court department to ensure a quality service to its clients both in custody and on bail. The team is comprised of solicitors, barristers and caseworkers experienced in dealing with a wide range of cases including:
• Aggravated burglary
• Arson
• Armed robbery
• Child cruelty
• Conspiracies
• Dangerous driving
• Drugs Offences (possession/supply/cultivation/production)
• Distributing counterfeit DVDs Fraud
• False imprisonment
• Firearm Offences
• Fraud
• Gang crime
• Kidnapping
• Money Laundering
• Manslaughter
• Murder/Attempted murder
• Serious assaults (occasioning actual/grievous bodily harm)
• Sexual Offences (Rape, sexual assault, indecent assault, internet grooming)
• Sexual Offences Prevention Order ( Variation)
• Violent Disorder
The Crown Court department is also experienced and sympathetic when dealing with mental health issues connected with crime including fitness to plead, fitness to stand trial and diminished responsibility and have strong connection with experts who prepare medical and psychiatric reports.
The department is supported by a strong team of in-house Crown Court advocates who are always available for advice and most importantly ensuring continuity of representation at the Crown Court.
If you face serious charges in the Crown Court, our team of lawyers will ensure that your case is fully prepared and will endeavour to obtain the best outcome in accordance with your instructions.
We have extensive experience in dealing with matters before the Crown Court. We have strong links with experts that use latest case management systems enabling us to analyse Prosecution evidence such as phone logs, CCTV, audio evidence and forensic evidence.
Our team has experience in dealing with many technical cases involving facial mapping, challenging blood splattering, DNA and the street valuation of drugs. We also have particular experience in all types of firearm offences.
Our Lawyers are easily approachable and we will see you at an office that is convenient for you.
Is it an emergency?
Our guarantee is that every client receives advice from a fully qualified Talbots representative whenever it is needed so that's why we have our 24-hour emergency crimeline number 07817845748 or 08716 634439.
We have access to experts who can challenge forensic and scientific evidence which allied to our comprehensive advice (below) makes us a formidable defence team.
Specialist Service Areas
• All major criminal offences including murder and manslaughter
• Drug related offences
• Theft, including shoplifting
• Assault, including GBH and ABH
• Police obstruction
• Public order offences, including affray, violent disorder, etc
• White Collar Crime
• Sexual offences
• Criminal damage
• All Fraud offences
• Road traffic / motoring offences
For more information contact Vic Younis on 01384 447777 or 08716634439 or Email: vicyounis@talbotslaw.co.uk –