If the police want to talk to you, do not answer questions without legal advice first. Whether you have been arrested or invited to a voluntary interview, what you say to the police can be used as evidence against you in court. Our experienced criminal defence solicitors will prepare you, attend with you, and protect your rights throughout.
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A police interview is not a casual chat. Everything you say is recorded, given under caution, and can be used as evidence in court. Even if you are innocent, answering questions without a solicitor for your police interview can seriously damage your position.
People who talk to the police without a solicitor often:
When you have legal advice before and during your interview:
From the moment you contact us, we take control of the process so you can focus on staying calm and prepared.
As soon as you call, we will discuss your situation, explain your rights, and advise you on what to expect from the police interview process. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Before your interview, we demand disclosure from the police to understand what evidence they hold against you. This shapes everything about how we prepare your interview strategy.
We meet with you privately before the interview to discuss the allegations, explain your options, and prepare a strategy — including whether to answer questions, go no comment, or submit a prepared statement.
Your solicitor sits with you throughout the entire interview under caution, ensuring the police follow proper procedure, advising you in real time, and intervening if your rights are not respected.
Where appropriate, we draft a prepared statement that puts your version of events on record without exposing you to the risks of unguided police questioning. This is often the best approach.
After the interview, we advise on what happens next — whether that is no further action, police bail conditions, a caution, or potential CPS charging decisions. We keep you informed throughout.
The police have called or written to ask you to attend the station. Do not go alone. A voluntary interview carries the same legal weight as one following arrest — you need a solicitor.
If you are in police custody, you have an absolute right to speak to a solicitor before answering any questions. Ask for us by name or request the duty solicitor immediately.
If you are being questioned about fraud, assault, sexual offences, drugs, theft, or any serious criminal offence, the stakes are too high to go without specialist legal advice.
If someone you love is in police custody and needs a solicitor for their police interview, call us immediately. We can attend any police station in England or North Wales.
Yes. Whether you are attending voluntarily or have been arrested, the interview is conducted under caution and anything you say can be used as evidence against you in court. Having an experienced solicitor for your police interview protects your rights and ensures you do not say something that damages your defence. Requesting a solicitor does not make you look guilty — it is your legal right.
Yes. Legal advice at the police station is publicly funded through legal aid with no means test. Everyone is entitled to free legal representation during a police interview, regardless of income. You can choose your own solicitor or accept the duty solicitor — either way, it costs you nothing.
Say nothing until you have spoken to a solicitor. You have the right to remain silent and the police cannot interview you until you have received legal advice (except in rare urgent circumstances). Contact us first and we will advise you on exactly how to respond, what to say, and what to avoid.
It depends on the circumstances of your case. Going no comment can be the right strategy, but in some situations it can lead to adverse inferences at trial. Your solicitor will review the police disclosure, assess the evidence, and advise whether no comment, answering questions, or submitting a prepared statement is the best approach for you.
A prepared statement is a written document drafted with your solicitor that sets out your account of events. It is read into the interview record, after which you can answer no comment to further questions. It allows you to put your defence on record without the risks of unguided police questioning. It is often the safest and most effective approach.
We respond immediately to urgent enquiries and attend police stations across England and North Wales promptly. We understand the time limits under PACE 1984 and prioritise rapid response. If you or a family member is in custody right now, call us and we will arrange attendance as quickly as possible.
Once you have asked for legal advice, the police cannot question you until you have received it, except in very rare urgent circumstances authorised by a senior officer. You should always request a solicitor as soon as you arrive at the police station — it is your right under PACE 1984 and the police must respect it.
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"Would highly recommend Peter. Absolutely brilliant. Couldn't have asked for someone better or more knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to ensure it was the right result."— Toni W-S
"I would highly recommend PMH Legal. They are extremely experienced in their profession, very professional when dealing with you and your case. Excellent service."— Elaine H
"Highly recommend Pete. Worked with him on two occasions and both occasions he helped me get a better result than expected. Always on the other side of the phone explaining things."— Danny D
"I couldn't recommend Peter enough! He has a high level of knowledge in his profession and will go above and beyond for his clients. Helpful, honest and professional."— Jayde R
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