What is a criminal solicitor doing at a police station?
Criminal solicitors specialise in police station work, magistrates’ court, or both. I specialise in the police station because early advice changes everything downstream. I'm independent of the police. When you instruct me, legal advice at the interview is free under legal aid, not means-tested.
Solicitor in the consultation room
We discuss the allegation, evidence, and your account without the officer present. That conversation is privileged.
I translate police language into choices you can actually make — answer, no comment, or a prepared statement.
Solicitor in the interview
I sit beside you, visible on CCTV. I intervene on unfair questions and keep notes for court if needed.
I don't answer questions for you unless we use a prepared statement read by you.
Not the same as a court advocate
A criminal solicitor at the police station focuses on custody rights, disclosure and interview strategy. Court advocacy is a different stage.
Getting the police-station stage right often decides whether you are charged, cautioned, or released with no further action.
After the police station
If charged, court solicitors take over with my notes. If released, I advise on bail conditions and re-interview risks.
Continuity through Tuckers Solicitors LLP avoids starting from scratch.
Why experience matters
With over 30 years in criminal law, and a solicitor since 2001, I have seen interview tactics repeat across Kent stations.
Experience is knowing which battles to fight before charge and which to save for court.
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