Interview under caution

This usually takes place at a police station following arrest, however, a person can be or you can be interviewed voluntarily by the police. Many people assume that because it by voluntarily attendance they it must not be very serious and often go into an interview without representation, only to regret not taking the opportunity to instruct a solicitor from the
outset.

This can be case of a fraud investigation for the Department of Work and Pension, or an employee from the local council about the misuse of a blue badge. In all instances there is a right to free independent from the police legal advice, meaning you have the right to have somebody present to advise you through any interview under caution. Therefore you have nothing to lose in contacting Murray’s solicitors to arrange for our help in such situations, whether for yourself, or on behalf of someone else. Our fee is paid for by the Legal Aid agency, so you have right to representation regardless of your income.

The investigation stage is crucial to whether a case is prosecuted. Things said, and
something not mentioned, during interview can impact upon your case drastically. You only
have one opportunity to get it right, so it is important you receive in person advice throughout
the interview.

So if you are told the following:

“You do not have to say anything. But it may harm your defence, if you do not mention when
questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in
evidence”

You must contact us or ask to speak to us immediately. Even invited to attend the police voluntarily