People should always seek to live their lives in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom, as this is something that we should be able to expect from anyone who wishes to be part of polite society.
However, there are times when people may run foul of the law, be it by a conscious decision they make or by a set of accidental actions that may lead them to break the laws of this land. If someone finds themselves arrested for breaking the law then they should remember they are entitled to legal representation, whatever the circumstances that led to their arrest.
No matter what, when someone gets arrested they should know that other than giving their name and confirming their address they should not answer any other questions until they have a legal representative present. They need to make sure that any questions they are asked are appropriate and pertain to the issue they were arrested for and this will stop them incriminating themselves when there is no need for them to do so.
Employing the services of a criminal solicitor who will represent a person throughout any criminal case that has been brought against them will ensure that their rights are adhered to at all times. The one thing that people need to remember is that they are innocent until proven guilty, as this may keep their spirits up throughout the criminal proceedings.
Getting to the facts of your case
When a person is arrested for committing a crime there is a process to go through, as statements have to be taken, evidence has to be collected and the facts of any allegations have to be established in order to create a case to take to the court for someone to answer. This will take time to put together, so the solicitor will be kept up to date about the progress of any case against their client, so the client will know what to expect once they get into the courtroom.
A person’s legal representative will always seek to keep them informed about their case and will try to give them accurate legal advice, even if they are guilty, as their role is to represent their clients to the best of their ability. However, there is nothing wrong with believing they are going to get the best possible outcome that lets them walk out of court to go home, rather than going to prison.
If you are found guilty
Should someone be found guilty then the role of the criminal solicitor representing them starts to change, as they will now have to put forward a case for their client to receive a leaner sentence from the court. This is why it is a good idea to be seen to have cooperated with the police and the courts, as this is something that can be used in a person’s favour and may help to secure them a lesser fine or prison sentence.
If you are ever arrested for committing a crime please do not panic, simply remember legal help is only a phone call away and you should not answer any questions without a legal representative present in the interrogation room.