Pre-Charge Engagement Solicitors. Defence starts before the charge.
Get immediate, specialist advice before charge. We connect you with experienced defence solicitors for voluntary interviews, interviews under caution, early evidence review, and powerful pre-charge representations aimed at securing No Further Action.
Why Choose Our Network of Pre-Charge Defence Solicitors?
Early action can change outcomes. Get discreet, practical support to protect your position and influence the charging decision.
Pre-Charge Defence Specialists
Focused help before charge: voluntary interviews, Interviews Under Caution, and urgent on-call support when the police make contact.
Strong CPS Representations
Targeted, early submissions to the CPS to challenge charging decisions and push for No Further Action (NFA) where appropriate.
Fast, Discreet, 24/7 Help
Rapid call-backs, same-day appointments, and clear next steps to protect your position from minute one.
Clear Strategy & Communication
Advice on interview strategy (including no-comment), device requests, bail conditions, and evidence timelines.
Pre-Charge Defence Services
Practical steps that protect you from the first call to police through to a charging decision.
Voluntary Police Interviews
- Pre-interview strategy and legal briefing
- Attend and represent you at the station
- No-comment or selective-comment guidance
Interview Under Caution (PACE)
- Immediate advice when contacted by police
- Protection of your legal rights during interview
- Post-interview next-steps and follow-up plan
Early Evidence Review
- Disclosure requests and evidence analysis
- Identify weaknesses and inconsistencies
- Mitigation and rebuttal material prepared early
Pre-Charge CPS Representations
- Written submissions to challenge charge
- Urge No Further Action (NFA) or lesser disposal
- Apply public interest & evidential tests
Digital Device & Data Issues
- Phone/computer seizure advice
- Scope-limited consent & privacy concerns
- Retention timelines and return of property
Bail & Pre-Charge Conditions
- Bail variation applications
- Challenging disproportionate conditions
- Clear guidance on do’s and don’ts
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What Our Pre-Charge Clients Say
Daniel P.I was called for a voluntary interview out of the blue. They talked me through the process, attended with me, and advised a careful strategy. Two weeks later the officer confirmed No Further Action.
London
Recent Pre-Charge Defence Outcomes
No Further Action (NFA) Secured
Early evidence review identified key weaknesses in the complaint. Targeted written representations to the CPS resulted in the matter being discontinued pre-charge.
Location: London
Interview Under Caution – No Charge
Client advised on interview strategy and exercised a proportionate no-comment approach. Following representations, the investigation concluded with NFA.
Location: Manchester
Bail Conditions Varied
Application made to vary disproportionate pre-charge bail conditions. Curfew removed and contact permissions adjusted to allow childcare responsibilities.
Location: Birmingham
Digital Devices Returned Early
Scope-limited consent negotiated and review timetable agreed with investigators. Phone and laptop returned without forensic download; case later marked NFA.
Location: Leeds
Pre-Charge Representations Accepted
Detailed submissions applied the evidential and public-interest tests, highlighting alternative disposals. CPS declined to authorise charge.
Location: Bristol
Voluntary Interview – Community Resolution
Mitigation package with character references and restitution evidence presented before interview. Outcome downgraded to community resolution instead of charge.
Location: Nottingham
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