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Remember – The initial 30 minute telephone consultation is free and confidential.
So be prepared. Have the facts that you need to explain ready, even write them down so that you can email them if requested. Keep it concise and in summary. Tell the solicitor what you need advice about. (Not your life story)
Answer any questions that the Solicitor asks you honestly and clearly. If you are ambiguous, the solicitor cannot advise you properly.
At the end of the call, the solicitor will give you some initial advice about what you should do and when. Sometimes, that’s all you need. But other times. you might need your solicitor to come and represent you (if you are in the police station for example) Or they might need to see some of the documents or evidence before they can fully advise you. In which case you might need to bring them with you for a more detailed meeting in person.
The Solicitor will only charge you if you agree and require further advice and representation after the initial telephone consultation.
You can negotiate any fee with the solicitor before they take on your case if needed. Or, they will establish your eligibility for legal funding (What used to be Legal Aid) if it is available.
What does it all mean?
In the legal world, lawyers, police and crown workers all use a different language sometimes. We call it Legalese and to the outsider it can be very confusing. PWITS for example, in criminal law means Possession With Intent To Supply. But what does that mean? We are developing a Jargon busting glossary of offences and legalese with their meaning, and what the meanings mean. We go through the law and summarise it for you in our posts section. So that you know what the rules are for these offences and what they mean to you.
Remember, we do not give legal advice in your specific circumstances. The lawyers that we put you in touch with will do that. That’s their profession and they are the best at it. But we can show you the law and how it applies to everyone. That’s what this glossary is for. How the law applies to you in your specific situation is what the lawyer we put you in touch with will help you with. But this is a good starting point.
