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Being told to attend a police interview can feel daunting. Whether you’ve been arrested or invited to attend voluntarily, it’s completely normal to feel unsure about what will happen next.

What is a Duty Solicitor?

What is a Duty Solicitor?

Everybody who finds themselves under arrest will be asked whether or not they'd like a solicitor. In almost every case, those services will be free of charge under the Government's Advice at the Police Station Scheme. 

What Is the Difference Between a Stop and Search and a Stop and Account?

What Is the Difference Between a Stop and Search and a Stop and Account?

a stop and account does not involve a physical search. Unlike a stop and search, officers do not automatically have powers to detain you purely for questioning

DVSA Officers Wear Body-Worn Cameras

DVSA Officers Wear Body-Worn Cameras

DVSA officers are required to wear body-worn cameras. This has been introduced as part of wider safety and enforcement measures

What to Expect During a Police Interview

What to Expect During a Police Interview

Being told to attend a police interview can feel daunting. Whether you’ve been arrested or invited to attend voluntarily, it’s completely normal to feel unsure about what will happen next.

Common Misunderstandings About Criminal Records

Common Misunderstandings About Criminal Records

Criminal records can feel confusing and for many people, a little worrying. It’s easy to get these things right and wrong about what stays on your record, who can see it, and how it might affect your future.

When should you speak and what to expect from a solicitor?

When should you speak and what to expect from a solicitor?

When facing any legal issue, knowing when to seek advice and what to expect from a solicitor can make all the difference.

Pre Charge Engagement

Pre Charge Engagement

At The Johnson Partnership we aim to ensure that as few of our clients as possible actually have to go to court. It is easy to advise somebody at the police station, have them bailed to return 2 or 3 months later and then let everything go to sleep.

I Have No Words!

I Have No Words!

Few things that it is impossible to imagine can be worse than being locked up in a foreign country when no-one speaks your language, whether it be the court, the police, the prosecution, the fellow prisoners and even your own lawyer.