We are highly regarded Edinburgh Criminal Solicitors & Legal Aid Lawyers specialising in all types of criminal defence, from road traffic offences to murder and from fraud to offensive behaviour at football matches. We are McSporrans; Edinburgh criminal solicitors & legal aid lawyers offering advice and expert legal representation to anyone charged with a crime in Scotland, from road traffic offences to murder.
We can help you round the clock. Contact us to speak to a solicitor today. Don't worry if you are arrested or charged in the early hours of the morning or during the weekend - we make it our business to provide advice and assistance whenever you need it. Our solicitors are ready to fight your corner. Based in Edinburgh, we also help people from Livingston, South Queensferry, Bathgate, Linlithgow and across Lothian in Scotland and beyond.
MSPs have called on the Scottish Government to repeal the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012, claiming that is badly written and unnecessary, reports th.
We can help you round the clock. Contact us to speak to a solicitor today. Don't worry if you are arrested or charged in the early hours of the morning or during the weekend - we make it our business to provide advice and assistance whenever you need it. Our solicitors are ready to fight your corner. Based in Edinburgh, we also help people from Livingston, South Queensferry, Bathgate, Linlithgow and across Lothian in Scotland and beyond.
MSPs have called on the Scottish Government to repeal the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012, claiming that is badly written and unnecessary, reports th.
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We are an established Edinburgh law firm with a city centre presence providing criminal legal aid advice.
Contact us today for a free consultation with one of our Edinburgh solicitors.
Andrew has more than 20 years experience of appearing in Courts throughout Scotland.
In 2004 Andrew qualified as a Solicitor-Advocate which allows him to conduct the most serious cases in the High Court of Justiciary.
Personable, professional and experienced he can progress your case through every stage of the court system.
Contact us today for a free consultation with one of our Edinburgh solicitors.
Andrew has more than 20 years experience of appearing in Courts throughout Scotland.
In 2004 Andrew qualified as a Solicitor-Advocate which allows him to conduct the most serious cases in the High Court of Justiciary.
Personable, professional and experienced he can progress your case through every stage of the court system.
If you have been charged with an offence in Scotland it is essential to get sound legal advice from a top criminal lawyer as soon as possible.
Defences that might be pled include the concepts of self-defence, alibi, insanity or diminished responsibility.
Scottish solicitors can advise on whether any of these defences may be relevant to the case and whether they may lead to a reduced sentence or, if they are complete defences, free the accused from any criminal liability.
Criminal defence practitioners advise clients on any criminal law or criminal procedure queries they may have including fixed penalties, extradition, custody attendance, assistance with police interviews, preparation of defences and criminal procedure and potential outcomes arising from a criminal charge for any of the above types of criminal liability.
Defences that might be pled include the concepts of self-defence, alibi, insanity or diminished responsibility.
Scottish solicitors can advise on whether any of these defences may be relevant to the case and whether they may lead to a reduced sentence or, if they are complete defences, free the accused from any criminal liability.
Criminal defence practitioners advise clients on any criminal law or criminal procedure queries they may have including fixed penalties, extradition, custody attendance, assistance with police interviews, preparation of defences and criminal procedure and potential outcomes arising from a criminal charge for any of the above types of criminal liability.
Assault is defined in Scots Law as a deliberate attack upon another person with evil or wicked intent.
It follows that an assault cannot be committed accidentally or even recklessly.
Some assault charges can be aggravated by an averment of causing injury, severe injury, permanent disfigurement (such as scarring) or impairment.
If you are charged with assault, you should seek advice and representation from a suitably experienced criminal lawyer to explore any relevant issues such as self-defence, provocation and intent.
It follows that an assault cannot be committed accidentally or even recklessly.
Some assault charges can be aggravated by an averment of causing injury, severe injury, permanent disfigurement (such as scarring) or impairment.
If you are charged with assault, you should seek advice and representation from a suitably experienced criminal lawyer to explore any relevant issues such as self-defence, provocation and intent.
If you have been issued with a fixed penalty notice, McSporrans can help.
The authorities are increasingly using financial penalties including 'on the spot fines' as an alternative to prosecution to deal with low-level crime.
These are known as 'direct measures' and allow the police and Procurator Fiscal to issue fines directly, without the need for Court proceedings.
If a fine is issued by the police, it is known as a 'fixed penalty notice'.
If a fine is issued by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, it is known as a 'Fiscal Fine'.
The authorities are increasingly using financial penalties including 'on the spot fines' as an alternative to prosecution to deal with low-level crime.
These are known as 'direct measures' and allow the police and Procurator Fiscal to issue fines directly, without the need for Court proceedings.
If a fine is issued by the police, it is known as a 'fixed penalty notice'.
If a fine is issued by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, it is known as a 'Fiscal Fine'.
If you have been charged with a sectarian offence, a racially aggravated offence or any other 'hate crime', McSporrans can help.
Our expert criminal defence lawyers based in Edinburgh have an excellent track record in defending clients charged with offences said to be aggravated by religious, racial or homophobic prejudice.
Following a number of high-profile incidents centred in particular around Old Firm matches and in light of concerns about bilious sectarian postings and threats on social media, the Scottish Government brought forward legislation to deal with what was widely perceived to be a blight on Scottish society and culture.
Our expert criminal defence lawyers based in Edinburgh have an excellent track record in defending clients charged with offences said to be aggravated by religious, racial or homophobic prejudice.
Following a number of high-profile incidents centred in particular around Old Firm matches and in light of concerns about bilious sectarian postings and threats on social media, the Scottish Government brought forward legislation to deal with what was widely perceived to be a blight on Scottish society and culture.
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