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Clear, practical guidance on criminal allegations, investigations and court proceedings.

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Knowledgebase

Expert defence · Absolute discretion · Focused on you

Clear, practical guidance on criminal allegations, investigations and court proceedings.

Arrange a consultation

Discreet · Strategic · Relentless

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Select a legal topic to find clear information and practical guidance.

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Financial crime
Find out more about financial criminal offences, such as fraud and money laundering. You'll find information about what the prosecution need to prove, what defences are available and how cases are sentenced.
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Sexual offences
These guides will help you understand the law, available defences and sentencing in sexual offences, including rape, sexual assault, indecent image offences, and child sex crimes.
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Violent offences
In these guides, the experts at Chetwode Criminal Defence Solicitors set out clear guides to help you understand the various violent offences that exist in English and Welsh law.
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Motoring offences
There are twice as many motoring offences prosecuted each year versus every other crime known to law. These guides will help you understand the law and what it means for you.
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Public order offences
An increasingly busy area of law as governments seek to crack down on protest of all kinds. Our guides will give you the latest, up to date, information on public order law.
Popular guides
Helpful information on common questions about the Criminal Justice System.
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What happens at a police interview?
A clear guide to what you should expect if you are asked to attend a police station to answer questions under caution. We also explain how a solicitor can help you.
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Should I answer police questions?
A practical guide to dealing with police interviews and when to give a full-comment interview, "no comment" or a prepared statement.
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How does a criminal case proceed?
An overview showing the life of a criminal case from investigation through to trial and appeal.
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What happens at the magistrates' court?
A practical guide to attending a magistrates court from what to wear through to what will happen and what you'll have to say and do at court.
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What happens at the Crown Court?
A practical guide to attending a Crown Court. We explain what you need to do, what will happen at the hearing, and explain what orders the court is likely to make.

A strategic defence from the start

From the first moment of contact, we will protect your position, challenge the evidence and build the strongest possible defence on your behalf. Our solicitors have extensive experience in criminal litigation and a relentless desire to win.

Early advice can make all the difference
Discreet advice. Strategic defence.
Relentless representation.
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Facing a criminal allegation?

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