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Crime Department
The Crime Department works day and night to help those that have been
arrested or charged with a crime. Our Crime lawyers have considerable
experience in dealing with a variety type of criminal activities from
burglaries to muggings, from drug related crimes to murder etc.
Many people still dont know their Rights, a basic outline of your Rights
are mentioned below; due to the ongoing changes in the law these can be
subject to changes and amendments.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!
Your Rights are protected by the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Stop & Search
Under Section 1, the police must have a good reason for
stopping you.
ASK
them why they have stopped you and ask them to write the reasons down in
their police note books and to show it to you.
DO NOT sign their note books.
ASK
the police if you are under arrest.
Under Arrest
If you are under arrest under Sections 24 and 25 the
police MUST have a good
reason for arresting you.
ASK
the reason for your arrest and ask them to write it down in their notebooks
and to show it to you.
DO NOT sign their notebooks.
At the Police Station
GIVE
the police your correct name, address and date of birth
ASK
the custody sergeant to allow you to speak to a solicitor of your OWN CHOICE under Section 58.
DO NOT answer any further questions and DO
NOT sign anything until you have spoken to MTG
Solicitors.
CALL
us on the following number!
Call today and book your appointment with one of our friendly legal staff
on 020 8754 5577 or email at - info@MTGsolicitors.com
EMERGENCY NUMBER:
Call the MTG 24hours Crime Hotline:
07951 338 001
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