We are available for instruction in any criminal court in Scotland. If your case is not listed above, call us — we will advise whether we can assist.
Road traffic offences
We represent clients facing all road traffic charges, including drink driving, dangerous driving, careless driving, speeding, and driving whilst disqualified. We understand how a conviction or disqualification can affect employment, livelihood and daily life, and we prepare each case with that in mind.
Bail contraventions
Breaching bail conditions is a serious matter that can result in remand. We act quickly to attend court, make representations, and where possible secure continued bail on appropriate conditions.
Public order offences
We defend individuals charged with breach of the peace, threatening or abusive behaviour, and offences under the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010. We scrutinise the evidence carefully and challenge unlawful stops, searches and arrests.
Assault
Assault charges in Scotland range from common assault at the Sheriff Court to serious assault and assault to severe injury at the High Court of Justiciary. We have extensive experience at every level, including cases involving weapons, and cases where self-defence is in issue.
Theft, fraud & robbery
We handle theft, fraud, embezzlement, reset and robbery at all levels. In fraud and financial crime cases, we work closely with forensic accountants where necessary to build a rigorous defence.
Drug offences
We defend clients facing charges under the Misuse of Drugs Act, from simple possession to supply and production. We scrutinise search warrants, challenge the basis of any stop and search, and robustly contest the Crown's evidence of supply.
Firearms offences
Firearms offences carry mandatory minimum sentences in Scotland. Early, expert legal advice is essential. We challenge the legality of searches, the identity of the possessor, and the classification of any weapon.
Money laundering
We act in complex money laundering and proceeds of crime cases, including POCA applications and confiscation hearings. We work with financial experts to challenge the Crown's analysis of assets and transactions.
Rape & sexual offences
We have extensive experience defending allegations of rape, sexual assault, and offences under the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009. We approach these cases with complete discretion. We scrutinise all complainant evidence and apply rigorously for access to third-party records where appropriate.
Murder & culpable homicide
Murder carries a mandatory life sentence in Scotland. We have represented clients at the High Court of Justiciary in the most serious cases, working alongside senior counsel to mount a thorough and robust defence from the earliest stage.