Beetenson & Gibbon Solicitors - Grimsby & Louth

CRIME

Beetenson & Gibbon have acquired an enviable reputation as one of the leading criminal law firms in North East Lincolnshire.

Solicitors David Smith and Rob Wressell are supported by a Police Station Accredited Representative who provide a high level of expertise to all matters on which we are retained, and strive to provide a first class service to all our clients.

We were one of the first firms to gain a Legal Aid Franchise in Criminal work in North East Lincolnshire. David Smith and Rob Wressell have been an accredited Duty Solicitors for many years and have extensive experience of advising and assisting at the Police Station and in the Magistrates Court.

Our Criminal Defence Team are available to deal with Police Station work free of charge (24/7 telephone number: 079 57 21 03 99) by attending all those in Police custody, whether the allegation ranges from murder to burglary, or breach of Anti Social Behaviour Orders to road traffic matters, we are confident that we can properly advance your rights and protect your legal position.

If you are Charged or Summoned to appear in the Magistrates or Youth Courts David and Rob are supported by Tom Horn, an Accredited Police Station Representative, in providing the best possible representation. We will advise you as to funding and deal with bail applications, pleas in mitigation and trials speedily, efficiently and professionally.

If the matter is serious enough to be dealt with in the Crown Court, we will instruct Counsel on your behalf and attend all conferences with you and Counsel and attend at the Crown Court to assist you and Counsel at each stage of the case.

In this way we offer a complete service from initial interview, through to the conclusion of your case.

We also prosecute cases for the Department of Works and Pensions in North and North East Lincolnshire, and have also prosecuted Environmental Agency cases.

Your Key Contacts:
Grimsby
Telephone 01472 240251
David Smith Email: david.smith@bgsolicitors.com
Rob Wressell Email: rob.wressell@bgsolicitors.com
Tom Horn Email: tom.horn@bgsolicitors.com

What are the Standards of Competence requirements for a Criminal Lawyer?
Knowledge
•	An understanding of the role and duties of a duty solicitor
•	An understanding of relevant criminal law and procedure
•	An understanding of relevant immigration law and procedure
•	An understanding of criminal law and procedure as it relates to youths
•	An understanding of rules of evidence
•	An understanding of law and practice concerning bail in the magistrates' court and the youth court
•	An understanding of law and procedure concerning sentencing in magistrates' courts, and enforcement of orders of the court
•	An understanding of law and procedure concerning appeals against and reviews of decisions of a magistrates' court
Skills
•	Communication Skills
•	Interviewing and advising Skills
•	Advocacy Skills
Standards of Presentation
•	Gathering information
•	Consultation with the client and taking of instructions
•	Giving Advice
•	Appearing before the court
Source: Law Society Web Site

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