Magistrates Court Representation

Hamnett Osborne Tisshaw has a team of specialist advocates who practice in a variety of Magistrates Courts on a daily basis.  They provide advice with regard to the strength of the prosecution evidence, whether to enter a guilty or a not guilty plea, the likely sentence if convicted and issues to be addressed in order to be successful at trial.

The Advocates at Hamnett Osborne Tisshaw also conduct trials in the Magistrates Court on a regular basis.  This provides our clients with a level of consistency as the same lawyer will endeavour to retain conduct of a case from its early stages through to trial.  This allows for better trial preparation and increased chances of success.

Because we have one of the largest specialist criminal defence teams in Sussex we are able to dedicate the time that every case deserves.

If you are charged with an offence your case will first be heard in the Magistrates Court, even if it later transfers to the Crown Court.  The vast majority of minor offences and road traffic offences are heard and concluded in the Magistrates Court.

We will advise you whether you qualify for public funding (legal aid) and assist you to complete the relevant application forms.  If you do not qualify for legal aid then we will provide you with a costs estimate.  In many cases we are able to offer a fixed fee arrangement to help keep costs low.

If you require a solicitor at the Magistrates Court, call 01444 443030 or email Rod Hayler at rod@hotsol.co.uk