Losing is not an option

You must give your name, address, date of birth and nationality. Beyond that, you're entitled to remain silent — and entitled to legal advice before and during interview. Take it.

You've been released on the condition you attend court on a set date, possibly with other conditions. Breaching an undertaking is itself an offence. Bring the paperwork to us before your court date.

It depends on the outcome and the disclosure regime that applies to your work. We'll explain what a particular outcome would mean for you specifically — often this shapes the whole defence strategy.

Yes. We appear in courts across the West of Scotland and beyond.

We have to be honest with you: no solicitor can prevent court reporting, and you should be wary of anyone who says otherwise.  Scottish courts operate on the principle of open justice - justice must not only be done, but must be seen to be done - so proceedings are public and the press is entitled to attend and report.  What we can do is manage your case with that reality in mind.  How and when a case calls, how matters are dealt with in court, and what is said (and not said) on your behalf can all affect the likelihood of a case attracting attention - and we advise every client on conduct outside court, because more publicity is generated by ill-judged statements and social media posts than by the hearing itself.  Where reporting restrictions are available in law - for example in cases involving children - we will seek them.  If publicity is a particular worry for you, raise it at the first meeting and it becomes part of your case strategy from day one.