WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU
EMW undertakes a wide range of private criminal defence work. We represent professional clients and military personnel who often have no experience of the criminal justice system. Our philosophy is that prevention is better than cure. As soon as we receive your instructions work will start immediately on your case.
You will be represented throughout by a senior lawyer with many years of experience in all aspects of criminal law. We understand our client’s lead busy lives and will tailor our instruction to fit in with you.
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If you have been accused of a crime, or arrested, we will proactively represent you throughout the investigation. Years of government cutbacks has resulted in an under resourced police force. The temptation for police to take short cuts is a real one. We will not let you be intimidated, or coerced, into saying something that may be entirely against your interests. If you are to be interviewed under caution as a volunteer, we will seek to arrange a time for the interview that is convenient for you. You will be fully prepared going into that interview. We will devise the best strategy for you. At the end of the investigation, we will raise legal arguments on your behalf in relation to the strength of the evidence against you and whether it is in the public interest that you to be prosecuted.
If you have been charged already and now seek private representation (we do not undertake Legal Aid work), we will firstly review the charging decision. If it is possible to challenge the decision to charge you, we will. If court proceedings are, however, inevitable we will be with you at each stage of the process. You will fully understand the evidence against you and the tactics to be deployed in your defence. If your case requires it, we will have close professional relationships with specialist barristers who will be instructed to form part of your defence team. It is by working as a team that we will achieve the best outcome for you.
Criminal areas we can help with:-
- Road Traffic Offences
- Internet & Social Media crime
- Public Order Offences
- Firearms Law and Offences involving weapons
- Fraud/Business Crime/Money Laundering
- Dangerous Dogs/Hunting with dog’s offences
- Health and Safety law and Food Standards offences
- Trademarks, Copyright infringement, and Intellectual Property offences
- Trading Standards offences
- Corporate Manslaughter
- Bribery & Corruption allegations
- Sexual Offences
- Historic allegations/offences
- Assault/Battery/Actual Bodily Harm/Grievous Bodily Harm
- Racially Aggravated offences
- Drugs & Drug Crime
- Domestic Violence
- Offences which occur while you are abroad but impact you in the UK
- Offences in the UK involving individuals from overseas. We have particular experience in understanding some of the added some of cultural and social issues which can arise with Middle Eastern, Korean, and Bulgarian nationals who may be subject to investigation/prosecution.
At EMW we are committed to providing specialist legal advice to all Service Personnel. Our experienced legal team understand the military justice system and the complexities of military life. They are able to deal both with service personnel who have fallen foul of the criminal law relating to civilians and those who are alleged to have breached rules relating to service personnel. We are able to assist you wherever you are based, even if you are stationed abroad.
We can deal with:-
- Civilian Criminal Matters
- Interviews by SIB or RMP
- Trials and Summary Hearing
- Administrative Action & Disciplinary Issues
- If you are facing a Military Accident Claim
- Divorce, Settlements and Financial Arrangements
- Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate and Estate Administration
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