Police Station Representation

There are quite a few options available as alternative solutions instead of prosecution. They range from no further action which means the police are dropping charges. Another option is cautions, which means warning against future offences but releasing an offender for the moment.

Conditional caution is a modified version of a warning where if the conditions are violated, possibility of offences could rise. Fixed Penalty could also be used as a resolution to get the offender to not repeat their mistake. Community service is a sort of reformatory punishment which has proven to be a positively regarded method for minor offences.

Police generally released a person after bail payment, and assigned a date for return as well. The investigation doesn’t close after an interview so the authorities keep searching for clues and evidence, cross referencing them with previous statements of suspects to fish out a suspect.

In the practical experience of our lawyers at Efstathios Efstathiou LLC, it was observed that people under suspicion were called for returning to the police time and again. Bail would pay bail again and they would be released only to be asked to return.

Recent changes in law have placed curbs on the authorities from abusing the bail process. People will no longer be charged for bail constantly. Only if the officer deems it necessary will a person be required to pay bail, and that too will require approval of higher officials.

People under investigation will then be released and called in for interviews periodically as the cases progress. It’s best to hire professional legal services to handle the talks so that you don’t say anything that would cast suspicion over you.

Legal experts know how to handle police pressure. First, your lawyers will ask the authorities for details of the accusations. After the information has been obtained your legal representative will conduct an in person discussion with you to highlight the strength of your case. You will be given carefully examined analysis of the evidence against you and how to handle the questions by the police.

Whatever words you speak, if you refuse to answer questions, and any actions you take, all impact your case proceedings. Having a seasoned criminal defence lawyer handle your decisions and guide you with answers is critical. Our firm Efstathios Efstathiou LLC has a team of lawyers who will provide you with the best plans for getting you out of your predicament.

If an interview has been arranged for you, you can communicate to the authorities your right to meet with your lawyer in advance. This way you will be better prepared for handling the police interview without any mental stress of being by yourself at a police station.

Yes, having a legal representative will better your chances of not incriminating yourself at police interviews. At Efstathios Efstathiou LLC, we have vast experience in handling cases of such matters for both major and minor offences.The management has assigned a portion of its workforce to a dedicated team of specialized legal experts for police representation cases. They are available at all times and every day of the week on a rotational basis.

Prosecutions aren’t easily carried out. The authorities have to establish the burden of proof and justify conviction by eliminating every aspect of doubt from their case against a person. Prosecution also has to be for the good of the public.

If the conditions aren’t met then it’s a high possibility that Prosecution will fail at securing a conviction. This will also open the opportunity to get the proceedings quashed and the person under investigation to be set free.

Having legal representation will maximise the chances of getting the legal proceedings stopped during initial stages.

Interview under caution are also referred to as Caution plus 3 interviews are carried out by the authorities when they suspect someone regarding a crime. A person who is being interviewed will be allowed a legal representative to accompany them or have the interview arranged after a briefing with the legal counsel.

The authorities have the power to arrest someone if it’s felt that it’s necessary. Arresting will lead to further probing by the police and they will detain you at the police station while search operations are conducted to places where you go frequently, and at your home.

Record of the arrest will be entered in the police database, your photograph, fingerprints and DNA samples will be kept for references for follow up investigations. Employment opportunities will also be impacted going forward and even if charges haven’t been pressed. Just the fact that you were arrested will lock you out of potential jobs.

Efstathios Efstathiou LLC has entire divisions of its workforce dedicated to various criminal offenses. We select the lawyers to best represent our clients by matching their specialization based on the type of criminal allegations of the client. The chosen lawyer is sent to the police station to plead the case. A list of criminal offences with brief explanations for which we offer police representation is as follows:

–        Communication Offences – False statements made to cause anxiety, hurt sentiments, and also includes threats to a person or a group.

–        Serious Fraud – High-value financial crime, including insurance, investment fraud, bribery, and corruption.

–        Arson – Crimes involving igniting public or private property are included in arson.

–        Breach of Court Orders – Violating strict Court instructions.

–        Murder/Manslaughter – Killing a person with intent and preparations.

–        Youth Crime – Minors below 18 years if they commit a crime.

–        Offences Against the Person – These types of offences relate to physical assault on a person by another.

–        Weapons Offensives – Flaunting weapons in public and threatening people with them.

–        Conspiracies – Spreading propaganda and false claims to discredit and destabilise government and institutions.

–        Sexual Offences – All sexual acts without consent.

–        Public Order Offences – Actions that disturb the general public’s harmony and peace.

–        Extradition – Deporting a person to another country so they may face trials for the crimes they committed before fleeing the concerned country.

–        Money Laundering Offences – Disguising money earned from crimes as legitimate clean money.

–        Benefit Fraud – Claiming a benefit that isn’t entitled.

–        White Collar Crimes – Organisation officials engaged in corrupt practices of making money.

–        Drug Offences – Soliciting and distributing harmful drugs.

–        Animal Offences – Owning a pet that harms others.

–        Road Traffic Offences – Ignoring traffic rules and being reckless.

–        Terrorism – Organized use of force to achieve political objectives is terrorism.

–        Cybercrime – Using technology and the internet to commit crimes.

–        Theft Offences – Offences such as burglary, robbery, shoplifting, etc.

–        Offences Against Children – Sexual acts, indecent imagery, and video sharing with minors are offences against children.

–        Serious Crime – Criminal acts with strict and harsh punishments, like kidnapping and rape, are serious crimes.

–        Interfering/perverting the course of justice – Deliberate evidence tampering and influencing witnesses to mess with the investigation.

–        Criminal Damage – Physically breaking a property or turning it unusable.

You may pay an advance amount to secure the legal services of Efstathios Efstathiou LLC. If you wish for the legal representative to accompany you, separate charges will be applied based on your case’s circumstances and legal position.