Our Criminal
Defence Services

Allegations of sexual offences are more emotive and personal than any other allegation. Old Bailey Solicitors have significant experience and have enjoyed notable successes defending those accused of sexual offences.

Offences of violence vary in their gravity. Our criminal defence lawyers have vast experience dealing with the full range of violent offences; from murder, manslaughter, kidnap and robbery to minor assaults.

Old Bailey Solicitors have considerable experience acting for individual and corporate clients facing allegations of fraud, money laundering, cheating the revenue, bribery, corruption and other financial offences.

Companies setting out to commit fraud are not the only ones at risk. HMRC’s net is cast wide enough to catch those merely connected with fraudulent activity. Direct involvement or actual knowledge of fraud is not always required.

From large drug importations to cases of personal possession, our criminal defence lawyers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to represent those under arrest for drug-related offences.

The law surrounding road traffic offences is particularly complex, so obtaining expert legal advice at an early stage could be the difference that means you can avoid a driving ban, a heavy fine or even a prison sentence.

Offences under the Medicines Act 1968 include a broad range of crimes including the sale and distribution of unlicensed medicines. We advise, represent and defend clients being investigated and prosecuted by the MHRA.

Health and Safety prosecutions can result in reputational damage, heavy fines and even prison sentences.

Indecent images allegations can have a devastating effect on the lives of anybody who is involved, and so seeking specialist legal advice is vital. Old Bailey Solicitors is a team of expert defence solicitors specialising in indecent image cases, including the possession and distribution of indecent images.

Allegations of sexual offences are more emotive and personal than any other allegation. Old Bailey Solicitors have significant experience and have enjoyed notable successes defending those accused of sexual offences.

We have been supporting clients facing domestic abuse allegations for over 20 years. Contact us if you have been arrested, charged with a criminal offence or are worried that you may be accused of domestic abuse and are looking for clear, proactive legal advice and representation.

Affray is a serious criminal offence which is triable in both the Magistrates' Court and the Crown Court that can result in a range of sentences including imprisonment. However, affray can also lead to community based penalty and the difference between seeking expert legal advice and not, could be the difference in whether custody is imposed.

The law surrounding assault by beating or battery is complicated and can involve a multitude of different legal issues. If you have been charged or are under investigation for the criminal offence of common assault, it is essential that you take expert legal advice immediately in order to improve the chance of you avoiding the maximum penalty.

Common assault/battery is a criminal offence which can only be tried in the magistrates’ court. In more serious cases, such as those that are alleged to have been racially aggravated, it is an offence which can also be tried in the Crown Court. Old Bailey Solicitors provide high quality legal representation, focused on achieving the best outcome possible in your case

GBH is the most serious of non-fatal physical assaults. There are two types of GBH which are defined in Sections 18 and 20 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. Whilst the legislation is old, the law remains relevant and it is vital to understand the distinction if you are under investigation or facing a charge for this serious criminal offence. When facing a charge as serious as GBH, the choice of your legal representatives can make all the difference.

Grooming offences are very serious. If you have been accused of a grooming sexual offence, it can be a very stressful experience, with the potential consequences being very severe. Our experienced defence lawyers can provide you with expert legal advice and representation if you have been accused of a grooming offence or other sexual offences.

Voyeurism is the act of obtaining sexual gratification through watching or recording another person doing a private act without that person's consent and is an offence under both the Sexual Offences Act 2003 and the more recent Voyeurism Offences Act 2019. Our experienced defence lawyers can provide you with expert legal advice and representation if you have been accused of voyeurism.