Criminal Defence Lawyers in Northern Ireland
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Criminal Defence lawyers in Northern Ireland
Criminal defence lawyers advise and represent people under investigation or facing charges, from police station interviews to hearings in the magistrates' and higher courts. They cover motoring offences, fraud, assault, and serious cases. Criminal matters move quickly and the stakes are high, so early advice, ideally before any interview, can make a significant difference to the outcome.
Northern Ireland is a common law jurisdiction with its own courts and legal profession, separate from the rest of the United Kingdom. Matters are heard in the County Courts, the High Court, the Crown Court and magistrates courts, along with Northern Ireland tribunals.
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