Police Station Representation

Criminal cases can be won and lost in the police station

Using the best police station solicitor to represent you can make the difference between charge and no charge. If you are charged, skilled police station representation is often the difference between being found guilty and not guilty.

We provide a genuine 24h police station solicitor service on 02089868336 night and day, every day of the year.

Police station representation is often the first opportunity to get legal advice. Many people at the police station do not yet have a solicitor because there is no time to get one before they are arrested. The police will offer to get you a police station duty solicitor. But there is nothing stopping you or your family finding a police station rep you know or trust.

Duty solicitors are available at the Police station under Code H of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act. Cases are allocated on a rota basis so you will not know who your representative is until they telephone or attend the station.

Call 02089868336 all day every day

Why use Moss & Co?

Moss & Co have been representing suspects at police stations for over 30 years. We have advised clients in thousands of interviews under caution for every type of offence including murder, serious fraud, drugs and major fraud investigations. We are very experienced at dealing with high ranking investigating officers. We always protect our client’s best interests. Getting expert legal advice from Moss & Co Solicitors may make all the difference between being charged and released. Decisions taken at the police station really can win or lose your case.

Is representation free?

Yes. The Legal Aid Agency will pay for your representation. There is no means test. A premium private service is available if you want to have a partner represent you.

Let us take the strain?

Facing a criminal charge is bound to be stressful. The first thing to do is to stay calm and make sure that you have the support of a qualified police station specialist. Trust your advisor and remember that you do not have to prove anything. The police have arrested you and they must prove their case. You are innocent until and unless you are found guilty. At the police station our first aim is to stop you being charged. You should let us take the strain we have extensive experience of dealing with police investigations and a police interview is one of those times when you really should let the experts handle it.

What is a lawful Arrest?

The police must caution you before arrest. They can only make an arrest if they have reasonable grounds to suspect a criminal offence has or is about to committed. The Police can also arrest you if they have a warrant or if you give them a false or name and address. Sometimes police can arrest someone who they think is danger to themselves or others.

Your rights

You must be taken to a police station promptly.

You must be offered and should accept the services of a criminal defence solicitor. Our 24/7 number for police station emergency call out is: 0208 986 8336

You must be allowed to inform someone of your arrest unless to do so might interfere with the investigation or the arrest of others.

Right to Silence

You have the right to remain silent. You may demand legal representation and may not be interviewed until your representative arrives. Ask for Moss & Co, we aim to be at the police station as quickly as possible. You can speak to your lawyer on the telephone for initial advice shortly after arriving at the police station. Keep asking and make sure you get to speak to us we are available 24 hours a day: 0208 986 8336

Voluntary Police Interviews

Sometime the police will invite you in for interview. Contact us immediately if this happens. We can call the officer and arrange a time suitable for you to attend with legal representation. We can also get information form the police and give you comprehensive advice at our offices.

Legal advice is important so that you do answer questions to try and get out of the station as quickly as possible. Go with a lawyer and your chances of a positive outcome are much improved.

Sometimes we will advise you to make a written statement giving your response to the accusations. We will draft this with you and make sure you have time to write the very best statement in support of your case.

Police station representation fees

Sometimes clients want extensive advice before attending a police station and choose to instruct us on a private basis. We provide a comprehensive bespoke private client police station representation service at very competitive fees.

Call: 02089868336 for immediate help all day every day

Frequently Asked Questions:

Are duty solicitors available at the police station?

Yes, as above duty solicitors are always available.

When to ask for a duty solicitor at the police station

If you do not have a solicitor of your own but you can always choose your own solicitor or ask you friends or family to find a police station rep for you.

Can the police refuse to let me see a solicitor?

Only in very serious cases when advice may be delayed on the authority of a senior officer, but this can never be for more than 36 hours (or 48 hours in terrorism cases)

Do I have to use the duty solicitor?

Certainly not. You are free to choose you own solicitor whether paid for by the Legal Aid Agency or paid for privately.

When will I get my seized phone or computer back

It can take many weeks for the police to download and assess the data on a phone or computer. Your property will be retuned at the end of the investigation or court case if you are charged.

Do I have to provide my PIN

No, you do not unless the police obtain an order under section 49 of RIPA. Even if an order is obtained you cannot be forced to give your PIN or password, but it is an offence not to do so punishable by up to 2 years imprisonment.

What does released under investigation (RUI) mean?

It means the investigation is ongoing but that there are no bail conditions. There is no time limit on how long this may take. Any new evidence that comes to light in this period might be used against you. We always chase up the police to find our whether the case is going to dropped with no further action of whether a charge or summons is to be laid.