Let us know how we can help you by selecting an option that applies to you (the answers will appear on the right):-
- I have been arrested and released on bail by the Police.
- I have a case in the Magistrates Court and need a solicitor.
- I have a case in the Crown Court for which I require representation.
- The Police wish to speak to me about the sale of cars which they suggest have been illegally adjusted.
- Do I have to pay or will my case be publicly funded?
- The Police wish to speak to me about a sexual offences case
5. Do I have to pay or will my case by publicly funded?
In the Police Station
Anyone who is in the police station, whatever their means, provided they are there for an arrestable offence, is entitled to free legal representation.
In the Magistrates Court
If a case is serious a Representation Order will be made. This means that you will not have to pay for a solicitor to defend you. You will usually have to pay the costs of the prosecution if you plead guilty or are convicted.
In the Crown Court
At the conclusion of the case, you may be ordered to pay all or some of your defence costs, depending upon the result of the case and your means. Again depending upon your means you may be ordered to pay towards the prosecution costs.
Click another question on the left to see the answer above or ask your question using the contact form provided.
In the Police Station
Anyone who is in the police station, whatever their means, provided they are there for an arrestable offence, is entitled to free legal representation.
In the Magistrates Court
If a case is serious a Representation Order will be made. This means that you will not have to pay for a solicitor to defend you. You will usually have to pay the costs of the prosecution if you plead guilty or are convicted.
In the Crown Court
At the conclusion of the case, you may be ordered to pay all or some of your defence costs, depending upon the result of the case and your means. Again depending upon your means you may be ordered to pay towards the prosecution costs.
Click another question on the left to see the answer above or ask your question using the contact form provided.
