Serious & Violent Crime
Serious criminal allegations can have major consequences for your freedom, reputation, family and future. Cases involving violence or the loss of life are often legally complex and require careful examination of the evidence and circumstances.
SWM Solicitors provides criminal defence advice and representation in serious and violent crime matters, from allegations of serious assault through to murder and manslaughter.
Defending Serious Allegations
Serious offences can involve complex investigations, substantial evidence and significant potential penalties. The circumstances surrounding an allegation need to be examined carefully rather than viewed in isolation.
Our criminal solicitors can advise you on the allegation, the evidence and the legal process involved.
Murder & Manslaughter
Murder and manslaughter are among the most serious offences in English criminal law.
Cases can involve detailed investigations into what happened, the circumstances surrounding a death and the evidence relied upon by the prosecution.
Attempted Murder
An allegation of attempted murder can arise where a person is accused of trying to unlawfully kill another person.
These cases can involve serious questions concerning intention, evidence and the circumstances of the alleged incident.
Serious Physical Violence
Serious Assault
Serious assault allegations can arise from a wide range of circumstances and may involve significant injuries.
The evidence surrounding the incident, the alleged injuries and the circumstances in which the incident occurred can all be relevant to the case.
GBH
Grievous bodily harm, commonly referred to as GBH, concerns serious injury allegations.
The precise circumstances of the incident and the nature of the injuries can be important when determining how a case should be approached.
ABH
Actual bodily harm, or ABH, concerns allegations involving injury that goes beyond the level of harm associated with common assault.
We can provide legal advice where you are facing an ABH allegation and explain the potential criminal proceedings involved.
Offences Involving Force and Confinement
Robbery
Robbery involves allegations concerning the use or threat of force in connection with the taking of property.
Cases can involve evidence from witnesses, CCTV and other sources
Kidnapping
Kidnapping allegations can involve claims that a person unlawfully took or detained another person.
These cases can be particularly serious and may involve complex evidence concerning what happened and the circumstances surrounding the alleged detention.
Violent Crime
Violent crime covers a broad range of allegations involving violence or threats of violence.
Whether the allegation concerns an individual incident or forms part of a more complex investigation, we can advise on the circumstances and provide representation throughout the criminal process.
Examining the Evidence
Serious crime cases can involve substantial evidence. Witness accounts, CCTV, forensic material, medical evidence, digital evidence and other information may all form part of an investigation.
Our approach is to examine the case carefully and ensure you understand the evidence and allegations you are facing.
Serious Allegations Require Serious Representation
The consequences of a serious criminal conviction can extend far beyond the immediate court proceedings. Employment, family circumstances, reputation and future opportunities may all be affected.
Getting legal advice as early as possible allows you to understand your position and the steps that need to be taken.