Call us now: 0141 429 8166
Call us now: 0141 429 8166
The police station can be an intimidating place for anyone, particularly if you are not used to dealing with the police. It is therefore important that you get legal advice before attending whether voluntarily or if arrested.
Contrary to the myth perpetuated by ‘American cop shows’ you don’t get to make “one call” to let your family or friends know that you are ok. You do however have the right to have access to your solicitor whether on the phone or in person. This is exactly the service we provide at Livingstone Brown. It is therefore important that you ask the police to call Livingstone Brown. Our team can be reached on 0141 429 8166.
Day-in and day-out our solicitors attend police stations throughout Scotland to visit clients and provide them with essential legal advice and advise them of their rights. It is important to remember that it is not necessarily the role of the police to advise people of their rights. That can only be done by an experienced criminal defence lawyer.
Advice at police stations is free in Scotland. Therefore, you should not be put off in instructing a lawyer for fear of being landed with a large legal bill. The real question for you then is who is the right lawyer to represent me at the police station? The answer is simple. You need expertise and a solicitor who will stand up for your rights. This is the service provided by Livingstone Brown no matter the time, no matter the place – we will be there for you.
We are one of the country’s largest criminal defence firms for a reason. To find out more, contact our team on 0141 429 8166 or by completing our online contact form.
Livingstone Brown is a leading firm of Scottish solicitors, with an unparalleled reputation in all types of criminal work. The Criminal Litigation Practice Unit comprises a large team of specialist criminal defence lawyers, at various levels of experience.
In many instances, the firm’s work begins with a detention: a client being taken into police custody, often for interview. Solicitors provide initial advice to clients, whether by phone or in person, before attending for the interview itself. For many clients, police stations are uncomfortable, alien places, and interviews can be extremely stressful. Having good quality advice and robust support from a solicitor can be crucial.
As the police work round the clock, so do we. Our emergency service, which can be contacted on 0141 429 8166, is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, including on public holidays.
Our team provides a high quality service from the start of a criminal investigation to its satisfactory conclusion. We explain and guide clients through the initial stages of an enquiry and prosecution, and professionally represent them at all stages of the criminal court process. Where necessary, we can call on in-house solicitor-advocates (who have the right to appear in the High Court of Justiciary, the Criminal Appeal Court and the UK Supreme Court) and a strong network of external counsel. We also have access to a comprehensive range of recognised expert witnesses.
The firm offers both legal aid and competitive private charging arrangements. Criminal allegations often have a major impact on the accused person’s life, and it is essential to get strong and effective representation. Whether the client is a company director facing a fraud allegation, or a young person facing a disorder charge after a football match, we guarantee the best possible service and support.
We are one of the country’s largest criminal defence firms for a reason. To find out more, contact our team on 0141 429 8166 or by completing our online contact form.
Fatal accident inquiries (FAIs) must take place when someone dies at work, in custody and in certain other circumstances. The purpose is to work out the cause of death, and to see if lessons can be learned for the future.
Even where an FAI is not mandatory, the Procurator Fiscal can decide that one should take place, usually where there is a wider public interest.
FAIs can be very distressing processes for family members, or for those who are otherwise affected, such as professionals whose judgement has been called into question. The implications can be considerable for all concerned.
Anyone with an interest in an inquiry can be represented. Our team has experience in investigating and conducting FAIs across Scotland. We routinely help clients understand the process, and often work to persuade the Fiscal that an inquiry should take place. Once an FAI has been fixed, we are fully involved in determining what evidence should be led, and putting the client’s case across. This might involve arguing that the cause of death was different from that suggested by the authorities, or persuading the court that a particular measure would have prevented the death from happening.
Our lawyers are also able to call upon support from other departments within the firm: our Criminal Litigation solicitors can advise on possible criminal implications from particular findings, and our Reparation team can indicate whether there are grounds to bring civil litigation.
We can represent clients privately or under legal aid. For more information on funding options, please get in touch with our team on 0141 429 8166
We also assist clients, whether as witnesses or core participants, in public inquiries. Public inquiries are fixed by Government in matters of particular public interest – for example to investigate the outbreak of a particular infection at a hospital, or to examine the circumstances surrounding a major accident. Public inquiries take a different form to FAIs. Often chaired by a retired judge or other senior lawyer, they follow specific terms of reference.
Public funding may be available for core participants (those who have an interest in the matter as a whole, and who are entitled to be represented in the inquiry) and witnesses (particularly those who face some criticism). Our work involves fully investigating the case and key issues, preparing evidential submissions, calling on expert witnesses where appropriate, and representation at the inquiry itself. We can also call upon the firm’s civil litigation experts for advice on wider implications.
For more information on how our team can help you, call us on 0141 429 8166 or by completing our online contact form.
Livingstone Brown is a leading firm of Scottish solicitors, with an unparalleled reputation in all forms for criminal work, including road traffic cases.
Road traffic allegations can vary hugely in scope, seriousness and implications, from a speeding ticket to a prosecution for dangerous driving. Even a relatively minor charge can have a big impact, particularly when there is a risk of disqualification.
Anyone facing a road traffic allegation needs to get the best advice, and quickly. Our team of solicitors can provide you with the expert advice you need to minimise the damage that such cases can cause. We can advise you on:
We offer fixed pricing for road traffic cases. Our fees are competitive, and based upon a calculation of work that is likely to be required.
In certain cases, legal aid may available. Please let us know if you would like us to assess your eligibility for legal aid. In every legal aid case we will require proof of income (such as a recent wage slip or bank statement) and capital (bank statements and valuations for any other assets) at our first meeting.
Remember that anyone can claim to be a road traffic specialist. Livingstone Brown has been doing criminal work for over thirty years, and has dealt with tens of thousands of clients. We have experience of dealing with the most complex and difficult legal issues, all of which makes us ideally placed to fight for you. We will offer sensible, realistic advice; but if there's a legal point to be taken, we will do so fearlessly. Don't risk you licence and livelihood by instructing lawyers based upon their website or catchy name - rely on a firm with solid, real experience, and a commitment to the highest quality of representation.
Don’t gamble on your driving licence, or your liberty. It’s essential that you get the right advice straight away. For more details, contact any of our solicitors on 0141 429 8166 or complete our online contact form.
Livingstone Brown is a leading firm of Scottish solicitors. Based in Glasgow, but dealing with cases around the country, the firm has been at the forefront of legal service provision for over thirty years.
If you have a legal problem, getting good quality legal information at the earliest stage can be invaluable. The firm offers a free initial enquiry service; all you have to do is call in, telephone, or e-mail. You won't be charged for your enquiry; we'll let you know by return whether we can help, what we can do, and how much it's likely to cost. We can also offer legal aid where available.
Led by former senior partner Gerard Brown CBE, who continues as a consultant, the firm has built up an enviable reputation for quality of service and client care.
The firm has won various awards over the years. In the 2019 edition of the prestigious Legal 500 rankings Livingstone Brown was ranked as a 'top-tier' firm for general criminal work, and is also recommended for fraud cases. Stuart Munro and Gerard Brown were named as 'Recommended Lawyers'. In the Chambers directory the firm has a Band 1 ranking for criminal work, and Stuart Munro is a ranked financial crime lawyer. The firm was named Criminal Defence Firm of the Year and Family Law Team of the Year at the Scottish Legal Awards 2019.
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