Public Order & Other Criminal Offences
Criminal allegations can arise in many different circumstances, from public order incidents and criminal damage to harassment, stalking, threats and offences involving weapons or computers.
SWM Solicitors provides criminal defence advice and representation across a range of public order and other criminal offences. We can help you understand the allegation, the evidence and the legal process that may follow.
Public Incidents and Behaviour
Public Order Offences
Public order allegations can arise from incidents in public places involving behaviour, threats or conduct that is alleged to have caused or been likely to cause harm, alarm or distress.
Criminal Damage
Criminal damage allegations can involve claims that property was damaged or destroyed unlawfully. The circumstances surrounding the alleged damage, the evidence and the value or nature of the property may all be relevant.
Harassment
Harassment allegations can arise from repeated behaviour or communications.
Where you are being investigated or prosecuted for harassment, we can review the circumstances and advise on the criminal proceedings.
Stalking
Stalking allegations can involve repeated unwanted behaviour or contact. These cases can involve evidence from communications, social media, witnesses and other sources.
Threats
Allegations involving threats can arise from verbal statements, written communications or digital messages. The context in which the alleged threat was made and the evidence surrounding the incident can be important to understanding the case.
Technology-Related Allegations
Cybercrime
Cybercrime investigations can involve computers, online accounts, networks, digital communications and other electronic evidence.
Computer Offences
Computer offences can involve allegations relating to unauthorised access, misuse of computer systems or other prohibited activity. These cases can involve technically complex evidence.
Weapons Allegations
Weapons Offences
Weapons-related allegations can arise from possession, carrying or use of a weapon in circumstances prohibited by law.
Offensive Weapons
Offensive weapons allegations can involve items that are alleged to have been possessed or carried unlawfully. We can advise on the specific allegation and the evidence relied upon by the prosecution.
Supply and Distribution
Drug Supply
Drug supply allegations can be particularly serious and may involve evidence concerning communications, transactions, other individuals and the quantities of substances involved.
Drug Trafficking
Drug trafficking allegations can involve complex investigations and may extend beyond a single incident. It is important to obtain legal advice at an early stage.
Production and Cultivation
Drug Production
Drug production allegations may involve premises, equipment, substances and other evidence gathered during a police investigation.
Drug Cultivation
Drug cultivation cases may involve allegations concerning the growing of controlled substances. The cultivation process and the person’s alleged involvement can all be relevant to the case.
Understanding the Allegation
The circumstances behind an allegation can be just as important as the offence itself. Evidence may include witness statements, CCTV, messages, photographs, digital records or other material.
Our criminal solicitors can assess the available information and explain how the criminal process applies to your circumstances.
Professional Criminal Defence
Being accused of an offence does not mean you should navigate the criminal process without legal advice.
We provide clear and practical guidance, whether you are at the investigation stage or already facing court proceedings.