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Winter Allen Solicitors provides a premium service to all clients facing criminal allegations from crisis management prior to interview, representation in the police station and handling cases in the Magistrates' Court, Crown Court and Court of Appeal. We always have our client's reputation in mind and ensure that our effective and discreet service minimises the risk of a harmful impact to their public and professional profile.
SEXUAL OFFENCES
Here at Winter Allen Solicitors we have vast experience of representing professionals and high-profile figures accused of a wide-range of sexual offences.
We will provide our comprehensive service for sexual assaults, rape and historic grave sexual offending. We understand that such matters require particularly discreet and careful handling due to the potential reputational damage. We have an excellent track record of avoiding prosecution, and publication of the allegations, when instructed at the earliest opportunity.
Our founding director is recognised as a specialist in this area of criminal law. She has represented clients for the most serious sexual offences, most notably for a client charged with historic serious sexual assaults spanning from the 1960s to the present day.
Lucy Winter has had many articles published on matters related to sexual offending and provides expert commentary on news in this area of criminal law.
HOMICIDE AND VIOLENT OFFENCES
At Winter Allen Solicitors we have significant experience across the complete spectrum of violent offences, including homicide. We are instructed in domestic violence, serious assaults against children and babies, group disorder and gang violence, manslaughter, murder and football related violence.
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Representation at the police station is essential. Being interviewed by the police without a solicitor may be tempting in a bid to get matters over and done with, but your rights and interests are best served by the services of a specialist lawyer and Winter Allen will provide first-class police station advice on all matters of violence and homicide. The conduct of an accused during this often-ignored part of the investigation provides the foundation for a robust defence to a charge, should one follow.
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Offences of violence, in particular allegations of murder often involve the use of experts. Toxicologists, pathologists, CCTV experts, DNA and blood analysts are just some of the areas of expertise that Winter Allen's lawyers have forged excellent relationships with. The instructions of these experts will not wait and from the outset we will identify and then instruct the finest expert for your case.
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We begin preparing your defence from the moment you enter the police station. Witnesses will be approached, and evidence obtained, before anything can be lost. You will be supported and given legal and strategic advice at all stages of your case.
MOTORING OFFENCES
We provide expert representation for the complete range of motoring offences; from speeding, failing to provide details right up to the more serious offences of careless and dangerous driving, including causing injury or death.
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Lucy Winter has proven track record of securing acquittals prior to, and at, trial in respect of allegations of drink and drug driving by considering and reviewing the process and samples taken.
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As required by the SRA Transparency Rules, we provide specific fee arrangements in relation to all summary motoring matters dealt with at a single hearing. You can review our fee structure for these cases by downloading the document below:
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ILLICIT DRUG OFFENCES
The spectrum of drugs offences requires specialist legal advice and toxicological expertise and at Winter Allen Solicitors we offer both.
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Possession and supply of illegal drugs, legal highs, large-scale importations and the production and manufacture of illicit drugs, are just a few of the areas we cover at Winter Allen. Each one receiving precisely the same high-level service.
Instructing toxicological experts is often a key requirement of representing those people charged with drug-related offences. Our relationship with many of the UK's leading experts guarantees that no stone will be left unturned in the fearless defence of our clients.
FIREARMS & WEAPONS OF OFFENCE
Firearms and weapons of offence are serious allegations . Much can be done in the early stages of proceedings and our elite pre charge advice service can prove invaluable for those charged with such matters.
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Winter Allen have assisted clients in the application for firearms licences, challenging refusals of licences and alleged infringements.
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We are often required to challenge the police on their reasons for stopping, searching and/or arresting our clients for carrying what they deem an offensive weapon or noxious substance. If instructed early, we can avoid the police proceeding to charge. There is no need to wait until you have been charged, contact us as early as possible, we can help in almost all circumstances.
THEFT OFFENCES
Allegations of dishonesty have far-reaching implications. Here at Winter Allen we understand and recognise that the prospect of a criminal conviction and a ruined reputation, particularly for professional people, will be very worrying.
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Our pre-charge advice service and personal touch will be a source of great comfort and reassurance to those who find themselves in this unfortunate position. Winter Allen works tirelessly at the pre-charge stage to provide robust representation at the police and to draft skilful representations to the Crown Prosecution Service to do everything possible to avoid prosecution. This often means that an alternative disposal to prosecution can be explored and considered, even in cases where the evidence against our client appears overwhelming.
Lucy Winter avoided prosecution for a company director who had extracted funds of over £200,000 from the company account by detailed and robust negotiation with all parties. The police were persuaded that an out of court disposal was appropriate.
VICTIM SUPPORT
Victims of crime are not always treated well and at Winter Allen Solicitors we know such treatment can be upsetting and disappointing. We offer a wide range of first class services designed to ensure that the process of making formal allegations is manageable. From statement-taking to witness care we will guide you through the daunting process.
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We have experience in preparing successful Victims' Rights to Review Applications when investigatory bodies have decided against proceeding with an allegation at first instance.
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No issue is too small or insignificant, as with every one of our departments you can expect to receive an unrivalled service.
PRISON LAW AND PROCEDURE
At Winter Allen we understand that family members and friends of those serving prison sentenced are relied upon to assist prisoners with issues arising from their incarceration. We can alleviate this burden by carefully considering their concerns and advising on the most appropriate steps.
Parole, human rights, health and categorisation are just some of the key features of our prison law and procedure service.
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Most recently our Founding Director represented a client in relation to the denial of his access to IVF being a breach of his human rights. It is anticipated that this will be the subject of judicial review.
APPEALS
Being convicted of a crime and then sentenced in either the Magistrates' Court or the Crown Court can leave defendants without hope, but all is not lost.
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The rigorous appeal process in English and Welsh law provides those wrongly convicted or harshly sentenced, with an opportunity to right the wrong and here at Winter Allen we will instruct the country's leading QC's and junior barristers to consider your case and work tirelessly to explore every possible line of appeal.
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From motoring matters to homicide and serious sexual offending you can expect to receive robust advice, meticulous preparation and the very best appellate advocacy from Winter Allen and the counsel we instruct.