Criminal Law

Welcome to our Criminal Law area. Our private crime department specialise in all areas of Criminal Law and can assist you at the Police Station or at Court.

Our dedicated Crime Team can ensure you have representation at the Police Station, Magistrates Court, Crown Court or Appeal Court depending on your requirements.

Please contact us about your criminal law matter at either our Corby office on 01536 276300 or our Kettering office on 01536 311690 or contact us online today.

Wherever you are, whatever your difficulty we are here to assist you 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

We have offices in Corby and Kettering, but can attend Court and Police Stations wherever you need us.

What We Can Do For You

Our criminal team can help you with the following matters:

1. Attend the Police station and represent you in interview
2. Make representations to the Police about bail
3. Represent you at Court
4. Advise you on the strength of the case against you
5. Advise you on the chances of success of any defence
6. Advise you of the law surrounding your offence
7. Advise you of the likely consequences if you plead guilty or are convicted after trial
8. Advise on Appeal against Conviction or Sentence
9. General Advice about the procedure, pleas, adjournments, sentence and ancillary applications.

Criminal Law Areas

a friend or loved one has been arrested at a police station

A Friend / Loved One Has Been Arrested At The Police Station

If someone you know has been arrested and is currently at the Police station they may need legal advice and assistance.

Appealing a conviction

Appeal A Conviction

You have an absolute right to appeal against conviction. Find out more.

Assault & Violence

Assault & Violence

Three of the most common types of assault include common assault, ABH and GBH.

Benefit Fraud Solicitors

Benefit Fraud

At Seatons, we can help with any benefit fraud charge and offer clear, easy-to-understand legal advice at low sensible fees.

Court Representation

Court Representation

Do you need representing at court? Find out more information here.

Criminal Damage Offences

Criminal Damage

If charged with this offence, it is important to seek legal advice immediately.

Crown Court

Crown Court

Do you need representing at court? Find out more information here.

Drink Driving

Drink Driving

If you have been arrested for drink driving, it is vital that you seek legal advice immediately.

Magistrates Court

Magistrates Court

If you would like some advice and/or legal representation at Court, please contact us.

Mistakes In Court

Mistakes in court

Inevitably, mistakes in court happen just as they do in every day life.  Sometimes to rectify them you need to appeal the decision to another Court.

PCSO and Police Powers

PCSO and Police Powers

The Police and their behaviour is governed by law and a code of practice.

Police Station Matters

Police Station Matters

See how we can help if you are required to attend a Police station.

Public Order Offences

Public Order Offences

The Public Order Offences Act 1986 covers a wide range of offences, find out more here.

Road Traffic Law

Road Traffic Law

Visit this area for more information on road traffic law.

Skipped Bail? Missed Court?

Skipped Bail? Missed Court?

You will need to show that you had a “reasonable excuse” for failing to turn up.

Information about your criminal record

Your Criminal Record

The sentence you receive for any criminal offence will dictate how long the matters stay on your criminal record.

Youth Court

Youth Court

A person between the ages of 10-17 years old may face charges at a Youth Court.

Latest Criminal Law Video

Latest Articles About Criminal Law

Gangland Supergrass Under Threat of Vengeance Receives Judicial Protection

Police informers are often serious criminals themselves but, without their help, efforts to tackle organised crime would be gravely impeded

Teenager Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver Due Massive Compensation

Deciding where the blame lies for road accidents is one of the more anxious tasks faced by judges, particularly if the victim is a child.

What Happens to Property Seized by the Police? High Court Guidance

In a guideline case, the High Court considered the fate of a hoard of antique firearms which were said to be worth up to £500,000.

Mother and Daughter of Hyde Park Bombing Victim Win Six-Figure Damages

For some victims of negligent or criminal acts, vindication and establishing the truth are at least as important as monetary compensation.
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Why Use Seatons?

  • Practical sensible help and information
  • Fixed, competitive and affordable prices
  • We care about you and fight for you
  • Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
  • We can help resolve your issue quickly & easily

Covid19 Information

**UPDATE** WE ARE OPEN FOR PRE-BOOKED APPOINTMENTS ONLY FROM MONDAY 19th July 2021. Our front doors will remain closed to the public for the time being. We are unable to deal with clients without an appointment, but our reception staff can assist you in the interim. We hope you can understand that we are doing this to keep our staff as safe as possible from the ongoing Covid issues.