Wilkstone Law has substantial experience in defending criminal allegations of modern slavery and people trafficking, often being instructed at the police station to Represent clients interviewed under caution or after being released from the police station on bail. Our expert modern slavery and people trafficking solicitors can provide you with a second opinion of the legal advice that you were given by the Duty Solicitor at your first Police interview.
We have experience in defending modern slavery allegations where employees have described conditions of forced labour which are exaggerated or untrue in the appropriate case providing evidence to the police that undermines or contradicts the evidence of the employee.
Our expert modern slavery solicitors recognise the seriousness of the both slavery and people trafficking allegations – the maximum sentence available to a sentencing court for the most extreme cases is life imprisonment.
Every case of modern slavery and human trafficking is different. Some allegations of modern slavery involve the retention of a passport or travel documents by an employer and/or payment of no or extremely low wages. Other modern slavery criminal cases involve poor or substandard accommodation and unexplained deductions of money from an employee.
Modern slavery allegations are often uncovered by immigration officers and police officers conducting raids and searches of business premises. Wilkstone Law have expertise in challenging the legality of search warrants of business premises and advising upon evidence seized by the police where a modern slavery search warrant is executed.
It is commonly the case that a modern slavery policing team and immigration officers will serve a Crown Court restraint order upon an individual, company director or business at the time the first search of a premises or raid is undertaken.
Our expert modern slavery and people trafficking solicitors have expertise in advising upon the overlap between modern slavery offences and a Restraint Order being served which may freeze both bank accounts and your assets.
Wilkstone Law can advise you about the terms of a Restraint Order made during a police investigation for a modern slavery offence and whether the Restraint Order was made upon the proper legal basis considering the specific facts of your case.
According to the Modern Slavery Act 2015, an offence of modern slavery is committed if:
If you or a relative has been arrested and released on police bail for an offence of people trafficking or modern slavery, our expert modern slavery defence solicitors are here to advise and represent you in your case. Wilkstone Law are experts in modern slavery when instructed in your defence.
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If you have been arrested, you should not answer police questions until you have received expert legal advice from criminal defence solicitors.
You should only confirm your name and basic personal details before requesting legal representation. You are entitled to free legal advice whilst in police custody, and early representation at the police station can significantly affect the outcome of a criminal investigation.
Wilkstone Law provide immediate police station representation and expert legal advice for clients accused of criminal offences throughout Cardiff and across England and Wales.
If you have been released on police bail or released under investigation, it is important to seek expert legal advice as soon as possible.
Our criminal defence solicitors can review the evidence, advise you in relation to the investigation and consider whether pre-charge engagement with the police may be appropriate. In some criminal cases, early representations can result in allegations being dropped or no further action being taken.
We can also advise upon:
Early strategic advice can strengthen your defence and improve the outcome of your case.
Wilkstone Law can provide independent expert legal advice and a second opinion regarding your criminal defence matter.
Our solicitors can obtain the police disclosure and paperwork from the Duty Solicitor, review the evidence and advise whether the legal advice previously provided was appropriate in the circumstances.
We regularly assist clients who require ongoing representation following release from police custody and can take over conduct of the case where appropriate.
Call us as soon as possible – we will agree a fixed fee consultation to discuss and advise upon your case. At this meeting, we will advise you upon what happens next and will apply for copies of the police statements and evidence before your first court appearance.
We will carefully consider the evidence and advise you upon the strength of the police evidence and upon any defence that you may have to the charges you face. There may be urgent steps that we advise you to take to strengthen your defence before you appear in court.
The first appearance in any court case is at the Magistrates Court – we can appear in court on your behalf to represent you.
If you have been charged with a criminal offence and required to attend court, you should seek legal advice immediately.
Our criminal defence solicitors in Cardiff can advise you upon:
The first hearing in a criminal case will usually take place before the Magistrates’ Court. Early preparation and expert representation can make a significant difference to the progression and outcome of proceedings.
Yes. The first call to Wilkstone Law is free.
During the initial call, we can provide general guidance regarding next steps and arrange a fixed fee consultation to discuss your case in greater detail. However, we cannot provide case-specific legal advice until formally instructed.
Consultations can usually be arranged at short notice either in person, by telephone, or via video conference.
Our fixed fee consultations start from £500 plus VAT.
Following the initial consultation, we are often able to provide a fixed fee quotation for representation throughout the lifetime of your criminal case.
Legal fees will depend upon several factors including:
Wilkstone Law also advise clients in relation to legal aid and Legal Aid Agency funding where available.
Wilkstone Law are accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Our Managing Director, Jon Wilkins, is recognised as a Grade A Solicitor by the Legal Aid Agency and is a recommended lawyer in The Legal 500.
Our criminal defence solicitors are highly regarded for providing expert legal advice and representation in serious and complex criminal cases.