If you find yourself in trouble with the police, it is essential that you contact a Solicitor as soon as possible. If you are arrested or charged with an offence it is unlikely that you will be familiar with the complex legal system. McKinnon Hewitt is able to help you at times such as these.

If you are arrested, you will normally be taken to the local Police Station where you will be questioned and charged. Most people, if they are charged, will be released by the police and will eventually receive a notice to appear at Court at a later date. If that is the case you would appear in the District or Sheriff Court when a Complaint or Petition would be served upon you.

After you have been charged with an offence, and if you are to be kept in custody, the Police must ask you if you would like them to contact a Solicitor on your behalf. If you wish McKinnon Hewitt to act on your behalf then you can provide the Police with the name of either Frances Hewitt or Kathleen Murray. As Frances and Kathleen appear on the Duty rota, all Local Police Stations will have their contact telephone numbers.

Both Frances Hewitt and Kathleen Murray will be able to advise you of your eligibility for Scottish Legal Aid.

The criminal Legal system is complex and for those not legally qualified can be very difficult to understand. That is why it is important you contact McKinnon Hewitt as soon as possible. Both Frances Hewitt and Kathleen Murray are there to give advice, guidance and support in these instances.

If you have any queries regarding the foregoing please contact Frances Hewitt or Kathleen Murray for further information.