Police Station & Pre-Charge Defence
Solicitors for Private Clients

Expert Advice and Representation from the Earliest Stage of a Criminal Investigation

Protecting Your Position Before Charge

If you have been contacted by the police, invited to attend a voluntary interview under caution, arrested or informed that you are under investigation, obtaining specialist legal advice at the earliest opportunity can be critical. The pre-charge stage is not simply a period of waiting; decisions made and accounts given during an investigation can have a significant bearing on whether criminal proceedings ultimately follow.

Libra Law Solicitors provides specialist private representation throughout police investigations and pre-charge proceedings. We advise before and during police interviews, assess the allegations and available evidence, liaise with investigators where appropriate and provide clear strategic advice as the investigation develops.

Our approach is proactive. We consider what evidence may assist the defence, whether aspects of the allegation or investigation should be challenged and whether there is an opportunity to influence the outcome before charge. Where appropriate, we make carefully prepared representations addressing evidential weaknesses, factual inaccuracies or other matters capable of demonstrating why criminal proceedings should not be brought.

We also recognise that an investigation can have consequences beyond the criminal allegation itself. For professionals, directors, entrepreneurs and business owners, reputation, employment, regulatory obligations and commercial interests may require careful consideration when deciding how best to approach the investigation.

From the first contact with the police through to the charging decision, we provide discreet, determined and carefully considered representation, focused on protecting your position and ensuring that every proper opportunity to achieve an early and favourable resolution is explored.

Call 24/7 for Immediate Legal Advice: London office: 0204 610 0807 or Oxford office: 01865 921 807

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Police Station & Pre-Charge Matters

We advise and represent individuals facing arrest, police investigation, voluntary interview, and pre-charge proceedings. Our work includes police station representation, interview support, and legal guidance from police contact through charging decisions and beyond. 

We advise on:

  • Arrest, detention, and police station attendance
  • Voluntary interviews under caution
  • Police interviews and questioning procedures
  • Release under investigation matters
  • Police bail and bail conditions
  • Pre-charge strategy and case progression
  • Charging decisions and prosecution concerns
  • Written representations where appropriate

Investigation & Early Defence Support

Early legal guidance may be important during a police investigation to help assess evidence, prepare for an interview, understand police procedure, and protect legal interests from the outset. We provide managed defence advice tailored to the circumstances of each matter. 

We advise on:

  • Police station attendance and representation
  • Interview preparation and legal strategy
  • Evidence review and early case analysis
  • Disclosure and procedural concerns
  • Police powers and procedural issues
  • Police bail and related conditions
  • Release under investigation matters
  • Pre-charge strategy and defence planning

Early Advice During Investigation

Obtaining legal advice at an early stage may assist in understanding allegations, preparing for an interview, and managing  communications, evidence, and wider legal considerations. Early intervention may also help shape strategic decision-making as an investigation develops. 

We advise on:

  • Immediate advice following police contact
  • Preparation before the interview or questioning
  • Arrest and voluntary attendance matters
  • Early evidence and disclosure review
  • Interview under caution strategy
  • Communications and evidential concerns
  • Representation before charging decisions
  • Preparation for ongoing investigation

Criminal Defence Representation

From police investigation and interview through to pre-charge proceedings, hearings, and appeal preparation where appropriate, we provide discreet and carefully managed criminal defence representation at every stage, protecting our clients' interests throughout criminal proceedings. 

We represent clients in:

  • Police station attendance and interview representation
  • Arrest, investigation, and pre-charge matters
  • Strategic defence preparation and case analysis
  • Criminal proceedings, hearings, and advocacy
  • Evidence review and defence planning
  • Regulatory and financial investigation matters
  • Ongoing case strategy and legal advice
  • Sentencing, mitigation, and post-charge support
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Discreet & Confidential

We advise individuals facing police investigations with complete discretion, given that their reputation, career, business interests, and personal circumstances may be affected. 

Strategic Defence Advice

We provide early legal advice, interview representation, and pre-charge guidance designed to protect our clients' position from the outset. 

Nationwide Representation

We represent clients across England & Wales, delivering police station and pre-charge defence from our Oxford and London offices.

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24 / 7 Legal Advice

Urgent legal advice is often required following arrest, police contact, or interview. Our solicitors are available whenever immediate assistance is needed. 

FAQs

Do I need a Solicitor if I have been arrested?
Yes. If you have been arrested, you have the right to private legal advice at the police station. Having a solicitor present helps protect your rights, ensures you receive appropriate advice, and can significantly impact the outcome of the investigation.
Should I attend a voluntary interview without a Solicitor?
No. A voluntary interview should be treated just as seriously as an interview following arrest. Anything you say may be used as evidence, so you should always seek legal advice and have a solicitor represent you.
What happens at a Police interview?
During a police interview, officers will ask questions about the allegations and any evidence they have obtained. Your solicitor will advise you before the interview, protect your legal rights throughout the process, and help you make informed decisions about how to respond.
Can the Police charge me without interviewing me?
In some circumstances, yes. Although many investigations involve a police interview, there are situations in which the police may decide to charge an individual based on available evidence without conducting an interview.

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What does "Released Under Investigation" mean?
Being released under investigation (RUI) means you have not been charged, but the police are continuing to investigate the allegations. You may be contacted again if further enquiries are required or if a charging decision is made.
Can early legal advice reduce the risk of a charge?
Yes. Early legal advice allows your solicitor to engage with the investigation from the outset, advise on interviews, make appropriate representations where necessary, and help protect your position before charging decisions are made.

Why Instruct Libra Law Solicitors for

Pre-Charge and Police Station Representation?

The period before charge can be critical. Having a specialist solicitor involved from the outset ensures that important decisions are made strategically, risks are identified early and opportunities to influence the direction of an investigation are not overlooked.

Our representation extends beyond the police interview. We remain actively involved as the investigation develops, reviewing developments, engaging with investigators where appropriate and considering what further steps can be taken to protect and advance your position.

You will have direct access to a solicitor who understands your case and remains closely involved throughout. We provide clear advice, strategic oversight and discreet support, with a consistent focus on achieving the best possible outcome at the earliest opportunity.

 Speak to a Police Station & Pre-Charge Solicitor

Early legal advice can often influence the direction of an investigation before charging decisions are made. Contact Libra Law Solicitors for free initial advice.

Call 24/7 for Immediate Legal Advice: London office: 0204 610 0807 or Oxford office: 01865 921 807

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Libra Law
71–75 Shelton Street
Covent Garden
London
WC2 9JQ

Libra Law
Prama House
262 Banbury Road
Summertown
Oxford
OX2 7HT

01865 921807
020 4610 0807

private.crime@libralaw.co.uk

Libra Law Solicitors is a Limited Company registered in England and Wales under company number: 16582164

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Authorised and Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under SRA ID Number: 8012891