Criminal Law

Have You Been Arrested?

The police now have the power to arrest anybody they suspect of having committed any offence, no matter how great or small. Anybody arrested by the police must get legal advice and representation to make sure their rights are protected and to make sure you do not get a criminal record.

Comprehensive Legal Support

Malcolm & Co are the number one Criminal Law firm in East London, "we really do make a difference to your case, we are a team of winners". 

We have many years of experience in all areas of Criminal Law and our service is second to none. Malcolm & Co have a Criminal Law Own Client Contract from the Legal Aid Agency (LAA). This allows us to provide a Stella service for our clients that are eligible for legal aid.

 If you need a Solicitor to go with you to the police station or represent you in the Magistrates Court or Crown Court, call Malcolm & Co now on 020 7613 4300.

Visit http://ybtj.justice.gov.uk and you can be the judge.

Call Us If You've Been Accused Of:

  • Fraud
  • Customs & excise - investigations/VAT/Fraud
  • Money laundering
  • Confiscation proceedings
  • Murder
  • Sexual offences
  • Robbery
  • Burglary
  • Grievous bodily harm (GBH) & assault
  • Firearms
  • Offensive weapons (e.g. carrying a knife)
  • Violent disorder
  • Drugs (supply, importation)

Contact Our Team In East London

With Malcolm & Co, you can always expect a thorough and full service from our solicitors. The vigor with which a case is prepared for trial makes all the difference to the outcome of the case, whether you win or lose, so do not leave it to chance, contact Malcolm & Co today.
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Fees and Charges for Private Paying Clients

Private cases

Hourly charges for preparation of case for trial

£417.50 per hour plus VAT - attendance and preparation of case for trial

Travel. - £114 per hour
Waiting - £114 per hour

Travel costs - cost of Tfl travel card by zone, driving £1.14 per mile

Telephone, Letters, Faxes. - £41.75

MAGISTRATES COURT 

Fixed costs

A Standard Trial in magistrates court - cost will be £4,000-£8,000 plus VAT depending on the complexity of the case ( how many pages of prosecution evidence to go through and how many witnesses to be seen)

Plus instructing barrister if required - you will be advised of the cost as quickly as possible.

Please note all fees have to be paid for in advance ( on account) for work to be done and where required a payment plan can be agreed so that full payment is made before the trial commences.

A case with more than 3 defendants is a multi-handed trial in the magistrates court will be a Non Standard case - cost from £10,000

CROWN COURT

Fixed Costs

A case committed to the crown court for trial from the magistrates court is an either way offence of a less serious nature and will normally be put in a “warned list” , Good preparation of these case for trial is essential to winning the case and getting a “Not Guilty” verdict.

The cost of fully preparing your case for trial will depend on the number of pages of prosecution evidence and the number of witnesses to be seen and if any Experts are required - you would be quoted for this separately for this which you will have to be pay for in advance (on account) so they can be instructed.

Up to 100 pages of prosecution evidence = £20,000 plus vat
    Counsel £2,500 plus vat

Up to 500 pages of prosecution evidence = £75,000 plus vat
    Counsel £5,000 plus vat

Up to 1000 pages of prosecution evidence = £150,000 plus vat
    Counsel £10,000 plus vat

Over 1000 pages will be serious and complex and will be non standard preparation and based directly to the hourly rate quoted above.
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 - Chique
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Are you looking for a criminal law solicitor in East London? Contact Malcolm & Co today.
Call 020 7613 4300
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