Our criminal solicitors represent clients facing all levels of criminal law charges and criminal offences in all areas of Scotland
At Anderson Strathern, our criminal defence solicitors represent clients facing all levels of criminal law charges and criminal offences in all areas of Scotland. We offer representation from the initial police interview to the case conclusion, and we provide representation in the Justice of the Peace Court, the Sheriff Court and the High Court of Justiciary.
We provide first class client care, advice and representation in relation to criminal cases involving violence and disorder, domestic cases, drug offences, human trafficking cases, sexual offences, road traffic offences, wildlife crime, environmental crime, animal cruelty cases and other forms of general crime.
All criminal prosecutions in Scotland are in the name of the Lord Advocate and commence either on summary complaint or on petition in either the Justice of the Peace Court or the Sheriff Court. We can provide representation from start to finish including appeal proceedings.
The legal landscape has significantly changed over recent years in relation to how domestic cases are prosecuted with the introduction of the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 and more recently, the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018. Recent case law in relation to how certain cases are proved has also presented challenges for those accused. Domestic cases can have a major impact on your personal life and when cases are ongoing, the court will consider if bail is appropriate and if it is, impose conditions of bail preventing certain movements and contact with people. Although conditions of bail can be changed or removed at a later date, it is usually only on application of a bail review where there has been a material change in circumstance.
Some of the offences we provide advice and representation in relation to domestic allegations are:
Allegations involving drugs can involve serious ramifications and the Crown will often reply upon expert evidence to prove such allegations and so it is important to gain legal advice from the outset.
Routine charges involving drugs offences are:
If you’re looking for criminal defence advice, get in touch with our expert lawyers today. We provide a wide range of services in a cost-effective manner, ensuring the best possible outcome for our clients. Our commitment to quality and attention to detail has earned us strong recognition in The Legal 500 2025, ranking us among the leading law firms in this field.
Contact us on 0131 270 7700, visit our offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, East Lothian, Shetland or Orkney, or fill in our enquiry form to request a call back.
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