Police Interview Advice Solicitor Kent | Pre-Charge Advice | FREE Legal Aid
What This Service Is
Police interview advice for people in Kent custody or attending a booked voluntary interview, including interview strategy and representations as part of that attendance. FREE under Legal Aid at the police station where eligible.
Who It Is For
This service is for people currently in Kent police custody or with a booked voluntary interview. It is not a free phone helpline for advice after you have already been released.
When You Should Use It
Instruct us when you are in custody now or have a scheduled voluntary interview. Do not attend an interview without advice. Do not call this line for free advice after release.
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.
If you have been arrested or invited to a booked voluntary interview, early advice at the police station can protect your position. This page is not an invitation to call for free advice after you have already been released.
What “pre‑charge” means
“Pre‑charge” covers the period before the police (or the CPS) decide whether to charge, issue an out of court disposal, take no further action, or continue the investigation. It can include advice before interview, advice during interview, and representations after interview.
How we help
- Interview strategy: whether to answer questions, provide a prepared statement, or make no comment (always case‑specific).
- Evidence review: understanding what the police say they have, and what may be missing.
- Representations: written or oral submissions to highlight evidential issues and legal points, and to provide relevant mitigation where appropriate.
- Next steps planning: bail/RUI guidance, conditions challenges, and practical advice on what to do (and not do) while the case is ongoing.
When to contact us
Call only for current Kent police custody or a booked voluntary (VAI) interview. Do not use this number for police enquiries — we are NOT the police and we cannot help. Do not call for crime reports, switchboard transfers, free advice after release, after a past interview, or general case updates. For police assistance use 999 or 101.
Need urgent police station representation?
Call only for current Kent police custody or a booked voluntary (VAI) interview.
Do not use this number for police enquiries — we are NOT the police and we cannot help. Do not call for crime reports, switchboard transfers, free advice after release, after a past interview, or general case updates. For police assistance use 999 or 101.
If you are in a police station or custody suite, ask for a solicitor. Police station advice is free under Legal Aid where eligible.
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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. While every care is taken to keep information accurate, errors may occur — please contact us to report a content error. 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)