Our Services in Criminal Defence Law

We accept instructions in all criminal cases in Scotland, from the most minor road traffic matter in the Justice of the Peace Court to the most serious High Court case. Examples of crimes which we have vast experience defending include:-

• Road Traffic Offences
• Bail Contraventions
• Public Order Offences, including Breach of the Peace
• Assault
• Vandalism
• Offences of Dishonesty, including Theft, Fraud and Robbery
• Drugs Offences
• Firearms Offences
• Money Laundering
• Rape, and other Sexual Offences
• Murder

In addition, we are available for instruction on an agency basis in courts in Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders and regularly represent persons in proceedings before the Parole Board.

As a Solicitor-Advocate with rights of audience in the High Court of Justiciary and The Supreme Court, Richard Souter is available for instruction in the High Court including in all categories of appeal.