HAS SOMEONE YOU KNOW BEEN ARRESTED?
Why You Are Reading This (And They Aren't)
When someone is arrested, their mobile phone is immediately seized by police. They cannot search for a lawyer themselves.
It is up to you (family or friend) to instruct a solicitor for them.
Your Right to Help (PACE Code C, Para 6.15)
"If a solicitor has been contacted by a third party (friend/relative) on the detainee's behalf... the detainee must be informed."
What to tell us:
- Name: The arrested person's full name
- Location: Which police station (if known)
- DOB: Their date of birth (helps police locate them)
Managing Expectations:
Due to confidentiality (SRA Rules), we cannot tell you details about the offence or investigation without the client's permission. Our duty is to them.
You Call Us
Give us the details. We immediately contact the police station custody desk to locate the detainee.
Police Inform Them
The custody sergeant tells the detainee: "Your family has instructed Robert Cashman/Tuckers to represent you."
We Attend
Once they agree (they almost always do), we attend the station to protect their rights. 100% Free.
Are you expecting to be arrested yourself?
If you still have your phone because you haven't been arrested yet (e.g. voluntary interview):
Read our Guide for Suspects →Legal References & Authorities:
[1] Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) Code C 2019, Paragraph 6.15 (Rights of third parties to instruct legal advice)
[2] SRA Standards and Regulations 2019 - Client Confidentiality & Conflict of Interest
[3] PACE Code C, Paragraph 3.1 - Rights of the detainee to be informed of legal representation
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