Pre-Charge Defence Services

Immediate, discreet support for police contact, interviews, early evidence review, device seizure issues, bail conditions and targeted CPS representations.

Voluntary Police Interviews

• Pre-interview briefing & strategy
• Attend and represent you at the station
• Answering vs no-comment guidance

Interview Under Caution (PACE)

• Urgent advice on contact from police
• Protecting legal rights during interview
• Immediate next-steps & follow-up plan

Early Evidence Review

• Disclosure requests & analysis
• Identify weaknesses & inconsistencies
• Rebuttal & mitigation material prepared early

CPS Representations (Pre-Charge)

• Written submissions on evidential test
• Public-interest arguments & alternatives
• Aim for NFA or least severe outcome

Device Seizure & Digital Data

• Scope-limited consent & privacy
• Forensic download scope & timelines
• Early return of property where possible

Bail & Pre-Charge Conditions

• Apply to vary disproportionate conditions
• Work, childcare & travel considerations
• Clear do’s & don’ts to avoid breaches

Mitigation Packs & References

• Character references & restitution evidence
• Employment/disciplinary context & impact
• Structured bundles to influence outcomes

Strategy Session (Urgent Triage)

• Same-day call to stabilise the situation
• Risk assessment & timeline planning
• Clear next steps before charge

Need help before a charging decision?

Request a same-day callback from a specialist pre-charge defence solicitor.