Our solicitors are experts in the art of criminal defence work.

Prosecutions and investigations by the police and government bodies such as HM Revenue and Customs and SOCA (Serious Organised Crime Agency), the Inland Revenue or the Department of Health & Safety can be alarming and distressing for those individuals being investigated. It is important that you know that at all times, we are on your side and will vigorously defend your position and protect your rights.

We are able to offer you a comprehensive criminal defence service, with particular expertise on serious crime and fraud related offences.

Whatever the nature of your problem, ranging from minor traffic offences to the most serious offence, we are able to assist you.

Saracens areas of speciality in criminal law includes:

Anti terror offences

Fraud & related offences

Sexual offences

Motoring & driving offences

Crimes of violence

Anti social behaviour orders (ASBOs)

Drugs related offences

Customs & excise related offences

Football banning orders

Court martials

Civil actions against the police

The defence of prisoner's rights

Representation at coroner�s inquests

Breach of licensing regulations

Proceeds of crime applications

Breaches of health and safety regulations

We act for private individuals as well as corporate clients, local authorities and government departments. Due to the ever changing nature of legislation relating to criminal offences and especially anti-terror legislation, we are proud that we ensure that continual training is provided to all of our professional advisors, thus ensuring that the most up to date and comprehensive advice and representation is always available to all of our clients.

Criminal cases demand expertise which is often drawn from other disciplines in the law. Our solicitors are able to draw on collective and individual expertise from differing areas of practice to provide an unparalleled service. For example, our experts in fraud related offences are well versed with criminal, commercial and corporate law, all necessary for defending allegations of commercial impropriety.

Our expertise permits us to build your defence with an enhanced strategic and practical appreciation of the issues at the earliest opportunity, with special emphasis placed on the latest criminal defence tactics and procedures. Case plans and management procedures are in place to deal with offences ranging from minor offences to conspiratorial offences including murder, kidnap and racially aggravated offences to anti- terror offences.