Arrest

How Can We Help?

If you have been arrested or are being questioned in a police station about a criminal act, it is a serious and sometimes frightening process to go through. Likewise, if someone you know is in custody and needs help, please contact us as we can offer immediate assistance, no matter what time of the day or night.

Call us now

Please contact us immediately on 020 3012 1482.

If you have been arrested out of working hours, please use our Crime Out of Hours Emergency Contact number 07595 117 421.

When you are arrested

You are entitled to free legal advice when you are questioned at a police station. This can be from a Duty Solicitor, an on-call solicitor, or you can ask the police to contact FMW Law on your behalf.

Our solicitors are on-call 24 hours a day. We can offer you support from expert defence solicitors with the experience to advise on the wide range of matters you may have been accused of, or be questioned about.

We have the knowledge and experience to help you every step of the way. All of our communications with you are completely confidential and we will do everything we possibly can to help secure the very best possible outcome for your particular situation.

Your rights in custody

When you are arrested, you have the right to:

  • get free legal advice
  • tell someone where you are
  • have medical help if you’re feeling ill
  • see the rules the police must follow
  • see a written notice telling you about your rights, e.g. regular breaks for food and to use the toilet (you can ask for a notice in your language or an interpreter to explain the notice)

You’ll be searched and your possessions will be kept by the police custody officer while you’re in the cell. For more information on what is involved when you are arrested or questioned, please refer to https://www.gov.uk/arrested-your-rights/when-youre-arrested

Contact us

Please contact us immediately for expert assistance and advice on 020 3012 1482.

If you have been arrested out of working hours, please use our Crime Out of Hours Emergency Contact number 07595 117 421.