Solicitors are there to cover all aspects of the legal system: be this anything to do with business employment protection right across the spectrum to criminal law representation. It is this latter category that we are going to evaluate in more depth in this article.

Most hardened criminals are only too aware of the fact that they are entitled to free representation from a solicitor, in the event of being charged with a criminal offence. This is covered under The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, although we would not expect them to know that bit. This article is more aimed towards the usually law-abiding citizens that may be frightened in having to deal with the criminal law system for the first time; especially when it is for an offence that they have not committed.

Whilst being detained at the police station, it is imperative that an office informs you of the fact that if you cannot afford a solicitor yourself, you are fully entitled to free representation. It is important that you accept this and never feel that it is an admission of guilt to do so.

Use the solicitor that has been provided for you well: work with them and be as truthful and thorough as you possibly can be. Lay out the details of how the police have dealt with you, from the time of arrest until that point and allow the solicitor to set out the details of the crime you are charged with, the way it may be possible to disprove the charge and the consequences that may be faced if you were found guilty.

They are there to help you and this would be a time where you need to make best use of this service.