Voluntary Police Interviews
Voluntary police interview solicitor: Over the last few years we have seen a shift from attending the police station to assist people arrested and detained to attending the police station for volunteers.
This is so much better for the client. You can liaise with a solicitor and the police and attend at a convenient time. This means no handcuffs, no embarrassing arrests and no stay in the cells.
What happens at a police interview?
At the start of the interview, the police should tell you:
- The names of the officers in attendance
- That the interview is being recorded
- The purpose of the interview – including what offence is being investigated
- That you can choose to end the interview at any time
- That you do not have to say anything
- That anything you do say can be used against you in a court of law
- That you have the right to legal representation
- You should be formally cautioned – if this does not happen, then anything you say during the interview may potentially be considered inadmissible as evidence by a court.
They will then ask you questions which can cover issues such as:
- Your whereabouts at certain times
- Whether you know certain people
- Your knowledge of specific events
- You have the right to breaks (normally 15 minutes every two hours) if the interview goes on for this long.
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If you need any further assistance please give us a call on 0151 480 5777 or for 24 hour emergency police station assistance 0151 480 5833 or fill in our contact form below.
Why choose levins?
Voluntary police interview solicitor: If you are called in for interview and ignore the request, chances are you will be arrested so our advice is always to call a solicitor and make arrangements to go in.
Some people think they can be interviewed without a solicitor as they have nothing to hide. This is never a good idea. We are experts and we are free so please take advantage of that.
We attend police stations 7 days a week, 365 days per year. We attend day and night. We attend locally or nationally. We attend for theft, assault, criminal damage, rape, harassment. Whatever the offence we are ready to deal.
For a free chat with one of our expert team please call 0151 480 5777. We will cover any police station in England and Wales.