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Firearm & Knife Offence Solicitors

Do you possess an unlicensed firearm? Have you been accused of a firearm, gun or knife offence? Is someone you know being held in a police station for questioning over a gun or knife crime?

 

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Since weapons offences are taken very seriously you need to seek legal advice and representation from our specialist defence lawyers at JD Spicer Zeb without delay.

Whether you have been accused of gun or knife offences, been arrested, charged, released on bail or under investigation, we can act in your defence, ensure your rights and interests are protected, and help you achieve the most favourable outcome possible in the circumstances.

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For a free initial consultation on your legal position and the available options, contact our local offices in LondonBirmingham or Manchester.

To secure your best chance of a positive result, it is very important that you get in touch with us and talk to one of our specialist gun and knife lawyers right away.


How can we help?

Common questions

We always work with the most experienced and best leading UK barristers, KCs (Kings Counsel). We cover all criminal cases 24/7 at the police station and court. Offices in London, Birmingham, and Manchester cover cases across England and Wales. We can offer Legal Aid and affordable Private fee agreements. We can see you the same day, including virtually. Our Senior Partners supervise all of our cases.

How quickly do you respond?

We respond quickly even during out of hours. We do not get our work by paying for online adverts but based on the fact that few criminal law firms can match our 45 years of experience. Most of our cases are still from word-of-mouth recommendations from satisfied clients. We are called daily by dissatisfied clients from firms with less experience than us. We respond very quickly to new enquiries. We know what clients seek and so we update clients rapidly.

Can you get cases dropped?

Yes, read about the recent cases we've helped our clients with here.

We always keep you updated and give straightforward advice. We will get cases dropped early where the case is weak or should not be prosecuted. We will be upfront with you about where you can benefit from a good result with an early guilty plea, such as a discount on your sentence. As we work on cases across all levels with clients from all walks of life, we are excellent at giving clear, spot-on advice. As an established firm, we can allocate a whole team to your case often at short notice to secure evidence to minimise the damage to you. 

Have you won any awards?

OUR PROFESSIONAL BODY THE LAW SOCIETY AWARDED US IN OCTOBER 2020 WITH THE EXCELLENCE IN CLIENT SERVICE AWARD AND STATED - 

"JD Spicer Zeb demonstrated a clear commitment to client service through their work with vulnerable and diverse individuals in what can be severely traumatic circumstances".

Do you offer free consultations?

Where it is possible, we aim to provide an initial consultation to you. If we can speak to you, we can if required inform you about  –

  • Whether we can take the case on and our relevant experience.
  • Public and private funding benefits.
  • Assistance in applying for legal aid where we are likely to accept instructions.
  • An outline of options in police interview only. We will not advise you on which option to adopt.
  • Providing our free written guide explaining the police station process.
  • The gravity of routine and day-to-day offences you face.
  • Consequences of not attending the court or police station.
  • Consequences of interfering with any witnesses.
  • Retaining any evidence in support of your case.
  • If possible an outline of the elements of the offence that the police or CPS must prove.
  • This consultation will normally be by telephone or email and will only be for as long as we deem necessary to establish if we can act for you. If we cannot usefully give you any advice in this manner then we will not continue with the consultation. We will not discuss the case in depth for you to be able to decide on your plea or any significant aspect of the case, as this cannot be undertaken informally.
  • Referring you, if possible, to other firms for matters out of our specialism or if we cannot help.

Consultations do not apply to the following cases –

  • If we do not intend to take the case on.
  • Road Traffic cases, drink driving, drug driving, driving bans, speeding, no insurance, mobile phone use, points etc.
  • In all cases where we do not have the capacity to take your case or the availability of suitably qualified staff to provide an initial free consultation. This is applicable in all cases but especially where a more senior lawyer is required because of your personal needs or the complexity of the case.
  • Harassment/stalking/ coercive behaviour/malicious communications or road traffic cases and most sensitive cases. These cases are often too complicated to assess in short consultations.
  • The locations concerned may be too distant to represent you adequately or it may not be cost-effective for you or us.
  • The case is too complicated to assess or raises various charges or facts, complexity, or history to be considered informally or in a short consultation.
  • In most Legal aid transfers where legal aid is granted to another firm except in very grave cases, we may assess the case and merits for a transfer.
  • If your relationship has broken down with your existing solicitor or several solicitors.
  • If you have been released under investigation and have already had a police station attendance. 
  • If you hold legal aid with another firm and seek a second opinion.
  • If you are calling on behalf of the client as a friend or family member unless you have full authority and full facts.
  • To businesses.
  • Advising whether you were given good advice by your other solicitor.
  • Whether to decide to plead guilty or not guilty.
  • Whether you have an arguable defence in law or factually complicated defences.
  • Any advice you have had after your first court appearance.
  • Any advice on appeal on conviction or sentence.
  • If we feel we are unable to communicate with you.
  • If we are likely to be conflicted or breach our professional rules.

Are you looking for specialised firearms, gun and knife law solicitors?

The severity of gun and knife crime means that it is likely that the case will be heard at the Crown Court, with a high chance that you could be given a custodial prison sentence. Therefore it is imperative you seek the quality legal representation from the start of your case to give you the greatest chance of a favourable outcome.

At JD Spicer Zeb, our specialist knife and firearms lawyers deal with knife and gun offences on a regular basis, having represented clients successfully in all manner of weapon offence cases, whether at a police station or in Court.

Our expert firearms and knife lawyers at JD Spicer Zeb are ready and waiting to help you, protect your rights and secure a positive result.

Why choose JD Spicer Zeb’s firearms, gun and knife law solicitors?

Our knife and gun lawyers are able to provide 24-hour legal advice, ranging from police station assistance to trials at the Magistrates’ Courts and Crown Courts across the country.

Legal representation for knife and firearm offences can be funded by legal aid and we would be happy to establish if your legal matter can be funded through Legal Aid.

What type of cases do JD Spicer Zeb’s firearms, gun and knife law lawyers take on?

We have a very broad experience when it comes to helping clients with knife, gun and firearms related offences.

Our dedicated team of weapons lawyers can help you in any of the following types of matters:

  • Possession of a knife/bladed article
  • Possession of an offensive weapon
  • Possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a firearm with intent to injure
  • Possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear or violence
  • Possession of ammunition
  • Using a firearm to resist arrest
  • Carrying a firearm with criminal intent
  • Gang crime
  • Unlawful discharge of a gun
  • Disposing of a weapon that has been used in a crime
  • Concealing an offensive weapon used in a crime
  • Storing guns, weapons or knives
  • Guns, knives, firearms or offensive weapons used in self-defence
  • Unlicensed guns

If you, a family member, or friend have been arrested by the police for a gun, knife or offensive weapon allegation, it is essential that you contact us immediately, no matter what stage your case is at.

Contact our Firearms, Gun and Knife Law solicitors today

For urgent specialist advice, immediate representation or to speak to us confidentially about a serious fraud case, please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated team of serious fraud lawyers in London, Birmingham or Manchester on telephone:

  • Brent & Camden London Office: 020 7624 7771
  • Manchester Office: 0161 835 1638
  • Birmingham Office: 0121 614 3333
  • City of London: 0207 624 7771 - our senior Solicitors and Partners can meet by appointment in the City.

Or email: solicitors@jdspicer.co.uk

Alternatively, you can fill out our quick online enquiry form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

In Urgent Cases!

In the urgent case that you are arrested or are required to return to a Police Station, be sure to call us for immediate representation and advice on either our office telephone number or our Emergency Number: 07836 577 556 and we will provide you with all the legal assistance you need.


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