Criminal Law Glasgow

You need to know your rights when you are dealing with criminal charges

As soon as you hear that the police want to speak with you about an investigation, you should contact us immediately. We will arrange a suitable time for you to attend the police station and avoid any embarrassment of being taken away in the back of a police car.

You must remember that you have a fundamental right to silence when detained so you are not required to answer any questions other than confirming your name, address and date of birth.

You also have the right to have your lawyer informed that you have been detained and the right to a private consultation, normally via telephone, with your lawyer before the interview.

Therefore, if you are detained, make sure that you ask the police to contact us immediately.

If you don't tell the police that your lawyer is Stewart Murray of Murray Law, you could end up with a lawyer working from a call centre through the Scottish Legal Aid Board's helpline.

It is important to note that following the private consultation, anything you say during interview can be used against you at court so it is important to remember that you can make no comment.

The police will decide whether you will be released to appear at court at a later stage or whether you will be kept in custody and appear at court the first day the court is open for business after your arrest.

If you are released from custody and later receive a court summons from the Procurator Fiscal, contact us. If you are kept in custody, you must tell the police, and Court Officials at the court cells that we are your lawyers and the Scottish Legal Aid Board Officers who will interview you about your eligibility for Legal Aid and to find out who your Lawyer is.

If you don't ask for us when you arrive at the court cells, you may end up with a lawyer that you don't want. Always remember to ask for Stewart Murray of Murray Law.

We not only aim to achieve the best results attainable in every case but also to make the journey through the demanding process as seamless as possible. Even if you plead guilty or are convicted - our service will not stop there. Representation which could be cost free to you as you may qualify for Legal Aid.

No matter the nature of the allegation, no matter the location, if you need a criminal lawyer, we are here to assist you.