Criminal Law
Criminal law is the body of law that relates to crime.
It regulates social conduct and prescribes actions that damage, harm or otherwise endanger the properties, health, safety, and moral welfare of others. It includes the punishment of individuals who violate these laws. Criminal law varies according to jurisdiction and differs from civil law, where the emphasis is more on dispute resolution and victim compensation rather than on punishment.
We at Parker Thomas have a team of fully trained and qualified solicitors and barristers, bringing together 50 years of experience. We pride ourselves on our optimum performance and always putting our clients’ needs first. We work together with all of our clients on a daily basis, ensuring we are available to provide assistance through what can understandably be a stressful and difficult time.
We are also proud to be contracted with the Legal Aid Agency and hold a Legal Aid Contract for criminal matters.
Areas We Specialise:
- Arson
- Assault or Battery Charges
- Burglary
- Child Abandonment
- Child Abuse or Child Pornography
- Confiscation (POCA)
- Cyber Crimes or Cyber Bullying
- Disorderly Conduct
- Disturbing the Peace
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Offences
- Extradition
- Fraud
- Hate Crimes
- Insurance Fraud
- Kidnapping
- Manslaughter
- Military Law
- Minor Offences & Magistrates Court
- Money Laundering Offences
- Murder and Attempted Murder
- Perjury
- Police Station Representation
- Regulatory Investigations
- Road Traffic Offences
- Serious Offences & Crown Court
- Sex Offences
- Stalking
- Statutory Rape
- Terrorism Related Matters
- Theft
- Violent Crime
- Youth Crime
If you are currently facing a criminal matter, Parker Thomas have the expertise to assist you during this difficult time.
We offer a free initial half hour consultation for all criminal and regulatory matters. For Road Traffic Matters, where legal aid may not be available, we offer a fixed fee structure for advice and representation. For trials, special reasons hearings & exceptional hardship applications, we charge a rate of £1,750 plus VAT, more straight forward hearings cost £1,250 plus VAT. These prices exclude disbursements such as expert reports that may be required, barrister’s fee and travel outside our office areas. Our prices do not include VAT. VAT rate is currently set at 20%.
Please do not hesitate to contact us via email, or you may wish to call us on our 24-hour helpline. We are here to help.
