Our Expertise
Defending your rights
across all areas.
Expert criminal defence representation with proven results and dedicated service across every area of criminal law.
Our practice areas
Homicide
Homicide includes murder, attempted murder, manslaughter and corporate manslaughter.
Terrorism
Prosecution of terrorism can be brought under acts including the Terrorism Act 2000, The Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001, The Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005, The Terrorism Act 2006 and The Counter-Terrorism Act 2008.
Serious Violence
Lloyds PR Solicitors have invaluable expertise in representing those accused of serious violent crimes such as s.18 and s.20 Grievous Bodily Harm, Actual Bodily Harm, Common Assault, Affray and Kidnap.
Firearms
S.1 of the 1968 Firearms Act makes it an absolute offence to possess or purchase either a firearm or ammunition without a certificate.
Conspiracies
A conspiracy is an agreement between two or more persons to commit an offence.
Bribery and Corruption
The Bribery Act 2010 makes it an offence to promise, or give a financial advantage, to another with the intent of inducing them to perform an activity.
Regulatory Offences, Fraud & White Collar Crime
At Lloyds PR Solicitors we take on fraud cases ranging from abuse of position and misrepresentation to serious and complex financial fraud.
Insider Dealing
Insider dealing is the practice of trading, whilst with insider knowledge and/or information.
Drugs
The 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act places the controlled substances.
Sexual Offences
Sexual assault allegations vary in their nature, and can involve offences ranging from rape to touching another individual with the intention of gaining sexual gratification from it.
Controlling Prostitution
Controlling Prostitution is an offence under Section 53(1).
Modern Slavery
At Lloyds PR Solicitors we are regularly instructed by clients who have themselves been victims of Modern slavery and trafficking offences.
Theft
Under the 1968 Theft Act a person commits the act of theft is they appropriate (take possession of) property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving that person.
Robbery
Robbery is similar to theft in that you must intend to deprive an individual of their property but force must be used.
Burglary
Burglary is committed when a person enters a premise as a trespasser with the intention to commit theft.
Sports Disputes
Lloyds PR Solicitors has particular expertise in sports law.
Trademark Offences
A trademark is a symbol, word or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or a product.
Confiscation
Confiscation is a process brought against a person convicted of an offence ordering him to pay back the “benefit” of that crime.
Cash Seizures
Cash seizure leads to cash detention and a possible application to the Magistrates’ Court for cash seizure.
Motoring Offences
Lloyds PR Solicitors are experts in motoring offences. Our aim with each case is to avoid disqualification and penalty points – and we have a high success rate.
Extradition
At Lloyds PR Solicitors we represent request persons from EU countries and other jurisdictions.
UKBA Goods and Vehicle Seizures
At Lloyds PR Solicitors we represent private clients and companies in making representations to the UKBA when their goods are seized on our borders and held.
Police Stations & Courts
We represent clients from the initial investigation stages through to Police Stations and Courts. Please see description of individual departments.
Judicial Review
Judicial review is a type of court proceeding where a public body is held accountable for the decisions they have made.
Very High Cost Cases
As a Very High Cost Case (VHCC) accredited firm, we have experience in defending clients in the most serious and complex cases.
Youth Crime
At Lloyds PR Solicitors we often take on cases in the youth courts and represent young and vulnerable people at police stations.
Murder
Murder is the most serious offence in this category and, to be proven, it must be shown that the defendant caused the death of another human whilst also intending to do so or intending to cause serious bodily harm.
Attempted Murder
Attempted murder is an inchoate offence requiring that an individual has the intention to kill and that he or she has taken steps towards this which are more than merely preparatory.
Manslaughter
Manslaughter is less serious than murder and a person charged need not have intended another person’s death.
Grievous Bodily Harm
Grievous Bodily Harm refers to injuries that are more serious than others.
Actual Bodily Harm
Actual bodily harm is less serious that grievous bodily harm and usually is a result of an assault or battery.
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence includes violence committed by someone in the domestic circle, such as partners, ex-partners, relatives and family friends.
Complex Fraud & Regulatory Offences
Defending fraud cases, including many multi-million pound conspiracy prosecutions, is something that we do every day at Lloyds PR Solicitors.
Benefit Fraud
Lloyds PR Solicitors have a vast amount of experience dealing with offences involving benefit fraud.We understand that these situations are not always clear cut and are sympathetic of the circumstances in which an individual may be charged with benefit fraud.
Rape
Rape is the most serious form of sexual assault and the consequences of being charged with it can be life changing.
Historic Offences
The Lloyds PR Team team have experience of working with individuals charged with historic sexual offences.
Sexual Assault
Sexual assault involves touching another individual with the intention of gaining sexual gratification from it.
Sexual Communication
The offence of engaging in communication with a child under the age of 16 for the purpose of obtaining sexual gratification came into force in April 2017.
Indecent Images
At Lloyds PR Solicitors we also deal with cases involving possession and distribution of indecent images.
Cash Detention
Once cash is seized authorities can apply to the Magistrates’ Court for the money to be detained for up to two years or to be forfeited.
Cash Forfeiture
The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 gives the powers to seize cash derived from or intended for use in crime, and to secure its forfeiture in magistrates' court proceedings.
Police Stations
At Lloyds PR Solicitors we believe that preparation of a client’s case should begin at the earliest stage possible.
Magistrates' Court
Once charges are authorised, all criminal cases begin at the Magistrates’ Court.
Crown Court
Crown Court cases are tried by a jury or if the defendant is sentences, then it is dealt with by a Recorder or a Honourable Judge.
Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal is the second highest court of the UK. Its decisions bind all courts, bar the Supreme Court.
High Court of Justice
The High Court is a Senior Court within the UK legal system. Lloyds PR Solicitors often represent clients at the High Court.
Supreme Court
We act in extradition appeal cases to the Supreme Court. If your appeal at the High Court is unsuccessful, you may be able to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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