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Criminal Law Solicitors
Our legal team is with you from start to finish.
Criminal Defence Experts
A criminal investigation or prosecution can have serious consequences, so it’s important to choose your criminal defence solicitor carefully.
At Regan Peggs Solicitors, we’ll make sure that your case is presented correctly, fairly and effectively, and we can even represent you in court – so from start to finish, you’ll deal directly with us.
With experience in all areas of criminal defence (and an excellent track record for success), we’ll give you clear, straightforward advice to help you make well-informed decisions about your case, and more importantly, your future.
Want a no-strings chat about your case? Make an enquiry now with our Birmingham team, no matter where you are in the UK and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can.
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Defence for serious crime
We have experience dealing with all types of criminal cases – including an excellent success rate in defence against serious criminal allegations, such as:
- Murder and manslaughter
- Sexual offences
- GBH and other violent offences
- Drug and firearms offences
- Theft, robbery and burglary
- Fraud and business crime
Find out more about how we can help you – make an enquiry today.
UNLAWFUL ARREST AND FALSE IMPRISONMENT
If you have been arrested, detained or imprisoned unlawfully, whether at the hands of the police, immigration authorities or another agency, or through mistakes made by the courts and prisons, we can seek compensation on your behalf.
To find out whether you have a case, make an enquiry now – we’ll be in touch as soon as we can.
Appeals
A criminal conviction, even for a relatively minor offence, can have a serious impact on your future. If you have been convicted, the good news is that you may be able to appeal to have your sentence changed, or even to have your conviction overturned completely.
We have an excellent track record in successfully appealing sentences passed in both Magistrates’ and Crown Courts, and in presenting cases at the Court of Appeal and the High Court.
If you think you have grounds for an appeal, it is important to act quickly as there are usually strict time limits in place following conviction.
Make an enquiry today to find out if you have a case – we’ll call you back as soon as we can with a straight answer, no strings attached.
Criminal law articles
Got a specific question about criminal defence? Browse our selection of useful articles below, or get in touch if you can’t find what you’re looking for – we’re always happy to discuss your case, and will either help you directly or refer you to someone who can.
Proposed Legislation Would Double Magistrates’ Maximum Sentencing Powers
Even before the coronavirus crisis swelled the backlog of court cases, the magistrates’ court system in England and Wales was...
Coronavirus, the Courts, and You: Legal Proceedings and Hearings During Lockdown
How Are Court Proceedings Affected by the Coronavirus Lockdown? On 16 April, Dominic Raab confirmed that the emergency coronavirus lockdown...
Do I Need a Defence Solicitor if I Haven’t Done Anything Wrong?
When you haven’t done anything wrong, instructing a defence solicitor can seem unnecessary - but the potential consequences of going it alone can be serious. Find out how a solicitor can help you with both investigations and court trials.
Formal Interviews – What Are My Rights?
A simple guide to formal interviews, including who can conduct them, what to expect on the day, and whether you need a solicitor to be present.
Polygraph Tests and the Law
What are polygraph tests (also called lie detector tests), how reliable are they, and what does the law say about how they can be used in court?
Sir Cliff Richard Case Means Big News for Privacy Law
In a landmark judgment released today, a High Court judge has ruled in favour of Sir Cliff Richard in his...
Harsher Sentences for Stalking, Death Threats and ‘Revenge Porn’
New sentencing guidelines have been released today to update laws related to revenge porn, the issuing of death threats, stalking...
Can You Legally Kill Someone in Self-Defence?
When does self-defence become murder, and what are the laws about defending your property?
A Simple Guide to the Single Justice Procedure
Received a Single Justice Procedure Notice? Find out what the Single Justice Procedure means for defendants and what we can do to help.
The Proposed Criminal Sentencing Code
Professor David Ormerod, arguably England’s foremost expert in relation to sentencing in the criminal courts, has been tasked with looking...