Astons Law Chambers focuses on criminal defence across the major stages of a case, including police station representation, Magistrates' Court and Crown Court proceedings, appeals and inquests.
Areas of Criminal Defence
The practice covers a broad range of criminal allegations, from driving offences and youth matters through serious violence, drugs, fraud and sexual allegations. Representation can begin at the investigation stage and continue through trial or appeal where appropriate.
Criminal Defence
Representation from investigation through trial, including advice, plea, case management, Magistrates' Court and Crown Court advocacy.
Explore Criminal DefencePolice Station Representation
24/7 representation for arrests and police interviews, with advice before questioning and support throughout the police station process.
Explore Police Station RepresentationViolent Crimes
Defence for assault, ABH, GBH, affray, robbery and related allegations from police investigation through appeal.
Explore Violent CrimesDrug Offences
Defence for possession, supply and importation allegations, including cases involving forensic evidence and disclosure issues.
Explore Drug OffencesDriving Offences
Advice and representation for drink or drug driving, totting-up, exceptional hardship and other licence-loss matters.
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Defence for clients under 18, with advice that considers Youth Court procedure and the welfare considerations relevant to young people.
Explore Youth CrimesFraud & Financial Crime
Defence for fraud, false representation, money laundering and related financial allegations, including cases involving digital evidence.
Explore Fraud & Financial CrimeSexual Offences
Sensitive defence representation for sexual offence allegations from pre-charge investigation through appropriate court proceedings.
Explore Sexual OffencesAppeals & Inquests
Representation for conviction and sentence appeals and appropriate inquest proceedings before the relevant court or coroner.
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