Mowbray City Advocates

Crown Court Representation

Cases which are committed to Crown Court currently fall in to two categories ‘either-way’ offences and indictable only offences.

‘Either-way’ offences include theft, drugs offences and some involving violence against the person, and are triable either by a Magistrates’ Court or by the Crown Court. Indictable only offences, such as murder, rape and robbery, must be tried by the Crown Court.

Even where the Magistrates are willing to hear a case, a defendant will still have the option to elect for a Crown Court trial. The decision whether to elect can be as important as the decision whether to plead guilty or not guilty. Informed legal advice on this issue is essential.If your case is one which proceeds to the Crown Court then we will provide advice in relation to that decision and the procedures involved.

The Crown Court defence team at Mowbray City Advocates has close links with the leading barristers’ chambers both locally and nationally. If the case goes to Crown Court, we instruct a higher rights advocate with the appropriate expertise for your case who will provide you with the best possible representation.

Contact

We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to provide advice and representation. Call 01225 400666 or
07778 893836 (outside office hours). Alternatively, you can email us via our online contact facility.