Duty Solicitor Police Station Kent | Bail Applications | FREE Legal Aid
What This Service Is
Duty solicitor police station services provide expert bail applications, police bail advice, court bail, and bail condition variations. This service helps protect your position and challenge unreasonable restrictions. FREE under Legal Aid in England & Wales.
Who It Is For
This service is for anyone who has been bailed, given a return date, or is unsure about bail conditions. It is suitable for all individuals and is free under Legal Aid regardless of financial circumstances.
When You Should Use It
You should use this service immediately if you have been bailed, given conditions, or need advice about bail variations. Do not breach bail conditions without legal advice. Call 01732 247427 for immediate assistance.
Jurisdiction
This service operates in England & Wales under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), PACE Code C (detention, treatment and questioning), Legal Aid Agency regulations, and Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) standards.
Professional Status
Legal services are provided by Tuckers Solicitors LLP (SRA ID: 127795). Robert Cashman is a qualified solicitor and accredited duty solicitor with 35+ years experience, 21,000+ cases, and Higher Court Advocate status.
Bail decisions and bail conditions can have an immediate impact on your life—where you can go, who you can contact, and what you must do next. We provide clear advice and practical representation to protect your position and challenge unreasonable restrictions where appropriate.
Common bail situations
- Police bail: release from the police station with conditions and a return date.
- Court bail: release pending court proceedings, sometimes with stricter conditions.
- Variations: applications to change or remove conditions (for example, contact or address restrictions).
- RUI (Released Under Investigation): no bail conditions, but the investigation continues.
How we approach bail
The right strategy depends on the facts of the case and the evidence. We focus on practical, persuasive proposals—addressing risk factors, proposing workable conditions, and ensuring you understand the consequences of breach.
Need advice about bail or conditions?
If you have been bailed, given a return date, or you are unsure what you can and cannot do, call us for urgent guidance.
If you are at a police station, ask for a solicitor. Police station advice is free under Legal Aid.
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About Robert Cashman
Robert Cashman is a qualified solicitor and accredited duty solicitor with 35+ years experience in police station representation. He has handled over 21,000 cases and is a Higher Court Advocate qualified to practice in the Crown Court.
Legal services are provided by Tuckers Solicitors LLP (SRA ID: 127795). Robert Cashman is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and operates under SRA standards and the Legal Aid Agency regulations.
This service operates in England & Wales under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), PACE Code C (detention, treatment and questioning), and Legal Aid Agency regulations.
Regulatory Framework
This service operates under:
- Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) - Primary legislation governing police powers and procedures
- PACE Code C - Code of Practice for the Detention, Treatment and Questioning of Persons by Police Officers
- Legal Aid Agency regulations - Framework for free legal advice at police stations
- Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) standards - Professional conduct and quality standards
- Jurisdiction: England & Wales
Legal services are provided by Tuckers Solicitors LLP (SRA ID: 127795). Robert Cashman is a qualified solicitor and accredited duty solicitor regulated by the SRA.
Important Information
Legal services are provided by Tuckers Solicitors LLP (SRA ID: 127795). Robert Cashman is a qualified solicitor and accredited duty solicitor. This website provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. You should seek specific legal advice for your situation.
This service is not suitable for:
- One-off court representation (we focus exclusively on police station work)