When the Police knock at your door or arrest you at home or elsewhere, it's often a shock, and can be very distressing. What happens at the Police Station can end up deciding the end result.

Understanding what to expect is an important step in disarming any anxiety an attendee may have. Here, we provide a guide to the Magistrates' Court. In addition to reading the information below, we strongly advise seeking early free legal advice.

Lawyers who might deal with cases where a client could go to prison for more than a decade might lose sight of the fact that even two years in prison is a long time to most people.

A decision made at the beginning of a criminal case is whether or not a person accused of an offence will be granted bail. It is a decision of huge importance.

People working in Medicine, Finance, Law or any professional job can find their professional lives at risk for an offence that may be viewed in the criminal system as comparatively minor.

Legal Aid has been subject to many changes over recent years. Not everybody qualfies, and in some cases the government can claim back your fees after the case.

People are convicted of a criminal offence either by entering a guilty plea or by being found guilty after a trial. In either event, a person has a right to appeal against conviction if they have a good reason to do so.