If you believe that the police have carried out an unlawful stop & search and you have been arrested as a result, our criminal defence solicitors may be able to help you.
Only uniform or plain clothes officers can undertake stop and search after identifying themselves and showing a warrant card. Our solicitors are continuously ranked as top tier legal experts, with a strong record in achieving successful outcome for their clients, including acquittals following unlawful stops and searches.
Our Crime team have been ranked in the Chambers & Partners 2024 legal directory. The team was described as “extremely strong in terms of criminal defence and particularly protest cases” and were praised for their “dedication to clients”.
“Hodge Jones & Allen are possibly the best firm of criminal solicitors conducting publicly funded work, and also offer an excellent service to privately funded clients. They have a large team that has continually prospered through recruiting excellent trainees and investing in people.” – Legal 500, 2024
