Why You Should Never Be Interviewed Without Legal Representation

Being called in to interview with the police can happen for various reasons. While you may be innocent, it is always best to obtain legal representation before being interviewed. At Lefevre Litigation, we provide criminal representation and qualified criminal defence lawyers to make your interview and trial as stress-free as possible.

Here is why you should never be interviewed without legal representation. 

Voluntary attendance

If you have been requested to attend a voluntary interview, you’ll need to be aware of what this means and whether you choose to bring legal representation with you. One advantage of a voluntary interview is that you have the opportunity to speak to a criminal defence lawyer beforehand. This enables you to be better prepared for the interview and reduces the amount of time you need to be at the station.

At Lefevre Litigation, our criminal defence lawyers can provide assistance for these interviews by communicating with the police beforehand, obtaining information and consulting with the client.

Under arrest

When you are placed under arrest, things can proceed quite quickly and you may not be aware you have time to find legal representation. The police may advise you there will be considerable delays when requesting a criminal defence lawyer and you may choose to undergo the interview after considerable time in custody.

However, a solicitor is most likely able to attend the interview promptly, within a couple of hours after requesting legal representation. Once they have arrived they will receive a pre-interview briefing.

Police interviews

Once you have agreed to the interview, you will be questioned on various matters while under caution. It is important to have a criminal defence lawyer present, they can provide reassurance and intervene if necessary to provide ongoing advice during the interview.

After the interview, the case may be resolved, however, if it is an ongoing investigation, then you will be released under investigation. You can then benefit from ongoing support from the solicitor. They will be there to assist during the entire investigation.

The police or Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) needs to be satisfied that there is a realistic prospect of conviction based on the evidence in order to proceed with the prosecution. In this case, the solicitor will advise that the client must wait until the investigation is concluded.

If you need legal representation for your criminal law case, get in touch with Lefevre Litigation today. We can provide specialised and expert criminal defence lawyers for your criminal law representation. Get in touch today to learn more.