Criminal Justice Process

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Criminal Justice Process: What Happens

Find out about the criminal justice system in the United Kingdom, including the differences between Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court, and the Court of Appeal, what each court does and how each type of court operates.

If you are being investigated or have been accused of committing a crime, our expert business crime and regulatory solicitors can provide legal advice, assistance, and representation throughout and at any stage of the criminal justice process. If you are already one of our clients, these pages will help you understand what you can expect during the process and how we help you navigate the system to achieve the best possible outcome. Click on each of the six stages below.

Our Business Crime and Criminal Defence Blogs can provide you with more information on specific topics. The menu on this page highlights the specialist areas of law we cover. You can also find guidance on funding your case that explains how we provide the most cost effective funding solutions from the simplest to complex cases.

To speak to a solicitor about an investigation or allegations made against you, call us today on 0345 872 6666 or fill in our online enquiry form to request a call back.

This note indicates in general terms the criminal justice process and it is not intended to be exhaustive of all the possible variations that may occur during the process.

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If you have been accused of committing a crime, our expert business and criminal defence solicitors are able to provide advice and representation throughout and at any point of the criminal justice process. To speak to a solicitor about your case, call us today on 0345 872 6666 or fill in our online enquiry form to request a call back.

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