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 / 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.

Appeal A Conviction

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

Assault & Violence

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

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

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

Criminal Damage

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

Crown Court

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

Drink Driving

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

Duty Solicitor

Our team of Corby based Duty Solicitors can help assist you with your criminal law matter and offer clear, easy to understand legal advice.

Magistrates Court

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

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.

Police Misconduct

Challenging the police without specialist assistance can be a daunting and difficult prospect.

PCSO and Police Powers

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

Police Station Matters

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

Prison Information

Imprisonment can be an immensely worrying and distressing prospect for a person.

Public Order Offences

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

Road Traffic Law

Visit this area for more information on road traffic law.

Skipped Bail? Missed Court?

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

Your Criminal Record

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

Youth Court

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

Latest Criminal Law Video

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Latest Articles About Criminal Law

Trapped in a Controlling Relationship? The Law Will Help You!

Relationships are supposed to be between equals and, if you are being subjected to coercion or control by your partner, the criminal law will come to your aid.

Victim of Abusive PE Teacher Wins Seven-Figure Compensation

Submission is not the same as consent. The Court of Appeal powerfully made that point in upholding an award of more than £1 million in damages recently.

Couple Who Conspired To Forge Flat Owners Will Pay With Their Freedom

In the following case, a couple fraudulently tried to change a deceased person's Will and as a result, were given prison sentences for their trouble.

Man Taken To Court For Online Harassment

A victim of internet harassment after meeting a man through an internet dating site obtained an apology and compensation along with an undertaking to stop.

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

COVID-19 Information

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