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Serious Crime Solicitor
Serious crime allegations robbery, kidnapping, blackmail and aggravated burglary are treated with the utmost seriousness by the courts. ASL meets them with an equally serious defence.
Testing the case against you
Robbery, kidnapping, blackmail and aggravated burglary combine the elements of theft, coercion and violence, and attract substantial custodial sentences. Identification, intent and the use or threat of force are usually central to the case.
We test the reliability of identification evidence, CCTV and witness accounts, and challenge any suggestion that force, restraint or a weapon was used or threatened.
We test the reliability of identification evidence, CCTV and witness accounts, and challenge any suggestion that force, restraint or a weapon was used or threatened.
"Identification evidence is fallible. We probe it relentlessly because a mistaken witness can cost an innocent person their freedom."
Offences we regularly defend
Blackmail
False Imprisonment
Kidnapping
Robbery
Attempted robbery
Armed robbery
Aggravated burglary
How ASL defends your case
We examine the quality of any identification, the CCTV and forensic evidence, and the alleged role of each defendant in a joint case. Early disclosure work frequently reveals weaknesses.
Rigorous challenge to identification evidence
Analysis of CCTV, forensic and phone evidence
Careful examination of joint-enterprise allegations
Our advocates present your defence with clarity and force at trial.
If you or someone you care about has been arrested or invited for a voluntary interview, do not answer questions until you have spoken to us. The earliest advice is the most valuable advice.
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Charges we defend
Serious crime offences we cover
We defend robbery, kidnapping and serious acquisitive offences under the Theft Act 1968 and related legislation, where identification, intent and the use or threat of force are usually central.
Robbery
s.8 Theft Act 1968
Attempted robbery
Armed robbery
Aggravated burglary
s.10 Theft Act 1968
Blackmail
s.21 Theft Act 1968
Kidnapping
Common law
False imprisonment
Common law
This list is not exhaustive and is provided for general guidance only. If the charge you are facing is not shown here, we almost certainly defend it get in touch and we will tell you straight away.
Time matters
Arrested? Get advice before you say a word.
Our 24/7 line connects you to a criminal defence solicitor who will attend your police station, anywhere in the country.
Specialist criminal defence solicitors and higher-court advocates. Serious and complex crime, defended nationwide — 24 hours a day.
Specialist criminal defence solicitors and higher-court advocates. Serious and complex crime, defended nationwide.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
24 hours a day, 7 days a week