Have you been summonsed to attend court where you will be expected to enter a plea, guilty or not guilty?
If so, knowing what options you have to get the best outcome will require expert advice, so you do not end up with a sentence that could have been avoided. Cases are never black and white, and the grey areas are where our solicitors can help. You will get relevant, sensible advice without jargon, so you know how to present your case effectively.
Entering a guilty plea will result in you being sentenced, so you need to know what that sentence could be. If you plead not guilty, you will be expected to assist the court in the running of the case — which witnesses to call, acceptance or rejection of evidence and completion of a Preparation for Trial form. Having a legal expert alongside you makes this process considerably easier.
If you are charged with an offence that can be heard in either the Magistrates’ Court or the Crown Court, you may need to decide which court is best for your case. This can have real consequences and you need all of the relevant information to make an informed decision. Getting legal advice before you decide can make a significant difference to the outcome.
Contact your nearest Hine Solicitors office to speak to our criminal law team. If you need advice at the police station, we are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 07870 658110.
I would like to thank you for the outstanding service you provided for me yesterday at St.Albans Magistrates Court whilst representing me. Your advice and professional guidance was exactly the right guidance I needed to get through a very difficult problem I was facing. I really can’t thank you enough for your help, and dedication with resolving my case with the least sentence of an outcome that could have been a lot worse…. not just for me, but for my Mother too.
— Mr D
Hine Solicitors represented my teenager at two hearings recently, firstly in the magistrates court and then in the youth court. I thought they were exceptional, the solicitors manner was calm and courteous and their advice was clear. The outcome was in the range they told us to expect, but could have been much much worse had we not been represented capably. Thank You.
David, I remain grateful for all your time, effort and experience you brought to my case. It is always a bit of a risk with a new solicitor whether they are going to do the minimum or pull out all the stops as you certainly did. Particularly in how you handled things on court day – very well done.
Many thanks and our very best wishes to you.
I just want to say thank you so much for representing me today in court. You are an asset to the company. I know you kept telling me I would not go to prison but that had been playing on my mind for some time. I think it was a great result and I will set up the payment asap through my bank. If the situation arises for friends or family through any situation I will definitely recommend Hines solicitors.
— Ms G
