Criminal Law

RMNJ Criminal Law Solicitors are based in Birkenhead on the Wirral near Liverpool and Chester. We draw on vast experience in every field of criminal law and have a long history of dealing with criminal cases representing clients in the Police Station, Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court.

Police Station

If you or someone you know has been arrested or asked to attend the police station for a voluntary interview, call us so we can represent you. You can contact us at any time during the day or night and a representative from our department can assist you. Call our office on 0151 647 0000 (out of hours call and listen to details of how to contact us when the office is closed).

Remember: the police are there to investigate allegations of crime and gather evidence for the prosecution. You can ensure a fair outcome at the police station by instructing us. You are legally entitled to have free and independent legal advice at the police station when you are being interviewed under caution. Ask for RMNJ - day or night including weekends.

Magistrates’ and Crown Court

If you are prosecuted, we can represent you. We have a strong team of experienced solicitors who can take you through any hearing in the Magistrates’ Court and if your case proceeds to the Crown Court, we can represent you there too. Our solicitors have rights of audience in the Crown Court who will know you and your case in detail.

The Criminal Justice System in the UK uses police and state funded lawyers to prove the case against an individual. The courts are there to see if the prosecution case is proved.

A fair outcome can only be assured in these courts if a defendant is represented by skilled and robust lawyers who can match the lawyers employed by the Crown. We will present the defence case with commitment, authority and skill to cross-examine and test the prosecution witnesses and present the defence case.

What if you are found guilty or wish to plead guilty? Plea in Mitigation

RMNJ will represent you in court and present your case in mitigation. This is always worthwhile. Our lawyers can put your side of the case forward and explain to the court the circumstances that led to an offence taking place. No case is too big or too small and presenting your mitigation is an important part of your case which could affect your sentence.

Examples: An assault may have been prompted by lengthy provocation or goading, a minor speeding offence with automatic points committed inadvertently where a ban might result in you losing your job.

We can help you in every case.

Fixed fees for certain Magistrates' Court hearings affected by the Solicitors Regulation Authority Transparency Regulations

In certain motoring cases we are obliged to give certain information to assist potential clients who may be considering our services. For full information about our fixed fee representation in such cases, visit our Criminal Law Department Transparency Rules.