Magistrates’ or Youth Court

If you are charged with an offence at the police station or you have received a Requisition/Summons in the post, you may be entitled to free advice and representation.

Your first step is to contact Pickwick Solicitors who will advise you if you are entitled to legal aid or not. If you do instruct us, we can apply for the case papers. We will meet you at court and advise you in relation to the prosecution evidence. If you decide to plead not guilty then your case will be adjourned for a trial either in the Magistrates’/Youth Court or the Crown Court. If you plead guilty, it may be that you are sentenced on the day, adjourned for probation reports or your case is sent to the Crown Court for sentence.

If you instruct us privately, we can provide a fixed fee or hourly rate. You will find our rates extremely competitive.