Criminal Law

We provide the full range of Defence service in Criminal cases. Whether it is a Traffic Offence or Assault or Theft we can provide you full advise on the Law and Procedure and the likely sentence the Court might impose in case of conviction.

Free Law Resources have substantial experience of representation at all levels in Magistrate Court and the Crown Court. Legal Aid may be available to assist with your Legal Costs.

Every case where the Crown Presentation Service (CPS) decides to prosecute the alleged accident compensation solicitor offender starts in the Magistrates Court. Indeed the vast majority of criminal cases start and finish in Magistrate Court which represents the classic system of judgement by one's pears because the Magistrates are not Judges or Lawyers but ordinary lay people who administer Justice.

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There are however some cases which can be tried either in the Magistrates Court or in the Crown Court. These "either way" offences are the more serious ones and the Defendant is given a choice of where he wishes to be tried. The most serious offences are tried in the Crown Court. Appeals from the decisions of the Magistrates Court are to the Crown Court.

Mackesys has been a leading solicitors London firm for 25 years. We are holders of four Criminal Contracts, which were awarded by the Legal Services Commission. Our specialist Team consists of more than 40 dedicated fee-earners, dealing with day to day crime up to serious fraud, murder and rape.

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It is important for Defendants to instruct a Solicitor at the earliest opportunity so that their case can be prepared properly. Law Courses

Defendants should have their Solicitor with them at the interview at the Police Station, which is recorded on tape: this will ensure that the interview is conducted in a fair and non-oppressive manner. Once a Defendant is charged with an offence, the Solicitor may need to apply for Legal Aid, which can take between 4 to 6 weeks to assess. The Defendant will at the time of the charge be given a date for his first appearance in Court and it is important that the Legal Aid is authorized by that date.

Generally Criminal cases, though prone to constant adjournments, do usually proceed much more quickly then Civil Cases. This is because the adjournments are usually for short periods of 2 to 4 weeks.

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This office does not offer a litigation service, all litigation matters are dealt with by the London office.

General Crime
Members of the team are instructed both to prosecute and to defend all aspects of criminal work, ranging from road traffic infringement and minor assault to serious fraud and murder. The team is able to offer advice and representation in the associated field of the enforcement of penalties, including applications for confiscation orders, prison disciplinary and life sentence parole hearings and inquests.

The team provides wide experience in dealing with issues relating to sensitive material, public interest immunity and human rights.

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The team includes a number of members who appear on the Attorney General's list of approved Counsel. All members are approved to prosecute on behalf of the Crown Prosecution Service at levels appropriate to their experience and seniority.

A number of members of the team are prepared to represent clients at courts martial, both in the United Kingdom and abroad.

Intellectual Property

There are a host of Intellectual Property Rights that will help to protect your developments, confidential materials and business plans. PLS can guide you through the complexities and help to protect your investments. We are not Patent Agents but we will assist you to find a suitable agent when the need arises.