Criminal Law Northern Ireland

Achieving The Best Outcome For You In Court

Clarendon Legal can assist you in all matters relating to your criminal defence in the Northern Ireland courts system.

Our highly-experienced team can assist you if you are under investigation for a crime, are asked to participate in a voluntary police interview, have been summoned before the courts or have concerns about possible criminal allegations against you.

Our team of experts can help protect your rights and ensure you get the best possible outcome for your situation. We’ll also assist you with any legal aid entitlements to defend your case.

Some of the criminal law services we offer include:

• Driving without paying attention to safety and responsibility
• Driving under the influence
• Drink driving offences
• Driving offences that cause grievously serious bodily injury
• Common Assault
• Assault occasioning actual bodily injury (AOABH)
• Assault causing grievous bodily harm (GBH)
• Disorderly behaviour
• Theft/fraud
• Sexual offences

Criminal Lawyers Northern Ireland

Criminal Law FAQ

Criminal law defines criminal offences and the rules and procedures that apply to them when:

• The police investigate a violation they allege you have committed
• The prosecuting authorities charge you
• You must appear in a criminal court

The court can punish you if you admit to the offence or are found guilty. These could include fines, community orders, and/or imprisonment. If you are accused or suspected of a crime, criminal law solicitors can help defend your rights and present your case to the court to ensure a fair hearing and achieve the best possible outcome for you.

There are many criminal offences. These include crimes of violence, like murder and manslaughter, as well as sexual offences and non-sexual assaults.
Fraud and theft are examples of dishonesty crimes, and crimes against property can include offences such as arson and criminal damage.
Perjury, giving false evidence under oath and perverting justice are all crimes against justice.

Speeding, drunk driving and dangerous driving are all examples of road traffic offences. Most people experience road traffic offences as their only contact with the police or courts. Therefore, finding a lawyer with experience in traffic offences is crucial and can guide you through the legal process.
You could be fined and/or receive penalty points on your driving license for minor road traffic offences. However, you may face imprisonment if you are found guilty of more serious traffic offences, like causing injury or death by unsafe driving.