Criminal Law

• Criminal Investigation? How Ashtons Legal supports you through police interviews

  • PostedJune 16, 2026

  If you are asked to attend a police station for a voluntary interview, or if you are arrested and detained for questioning, you are entitled to have a solicitor with...

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• Fixed Fee Motoring Offences – What does legal representation actually cost?

  • PostedJune 12, 2026

  Facing a motoring offence is stressful enough without worrying about an open-ended legal bill. At Ashtons Legal, we offer an offering of fixed fees in the range of £1,500 –...

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• Police investigations: What to expect if you are bailed to return or released under investigation

  • PostedApril 8, 2026

  Being arrested and interviewed by police is one of the most unsettling experiences a person can go through. Whether you have been Bailed to Return (BTR) or Released Under Investigation...

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• Restricted right to Jury Trial: What will the proposed changes mean?

  • PostedDecember 5, 2025

  On 2 December 2025, the Justice Secretary announced the Government’s intention to implement significant changes to trial by jury. The extent to which they will be implemented remains to be...

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• Ashtons strengthen Crime & Regulatory team with experienced hire

  • PostedAugust 14, 2025

  Ashtons is delighted to announce the recruitment of Senior Associate, Maya Devi Lal, into its Crime & Regulatory team, to further strengthen its defence services to individual and business clients....

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