Voluntary Interview At The Police Station: What You Need To Know
Have you got a question?
What is a Voluntary Interview?
There are circumstances where the Police wish to speak to someone regarding a particular matter but it is doubtful as to whether an arrest is necessary. It will not necessarily stop an arrest taking place in certain circumstances, but where a suspect indicates that they would be willing to attend the Police Station for an interview, this may remove the necessity for an arrest.
Often people are left in little doubt that if they do not attend then they will be arrested. It does give a person contacted by the police some advantages in terms of being able to attend at a date and time that might be more convenient to them as well as being able to contact a solicitor.
Is a Voluntary Interview a real interview?
Yes and any interview will be recorded and take place under caution meaning that it may be used in evidence, this means that you have to same rights as someone who has just been arrested, so you are entitled to Free Legal Advice and Representation at the interview.
Should I bring a Solicitor to a Voluntary Interview?
We would say yes, absolutely you should, do not give up your right of free representation.
A solicitor will be able to advise you in answering questions or deciding not to do so. In some circumstances, you might not have to answer questions, if you were nervous about doing so and can instead prepare a statement setting out your position in relation to the situation that the police wish to interview you about.
A solicitor will be able to advise you about alternatives to being charged, such as accepting a police caution, and advise you on the implications.
You are less likely to be charged with an offence if you are properly advised and represented.
Is it free?
Yes, absolutely.
Advice in respect of a Police Station Investigation is free and solicitors are paid by the Legal Aid Agency. There is no financial test to qualify for advice in respect of Voluntary Interviews with the Police.
Call us today for to get the expert legal advice and representation you are entitled to:
London: 020 3051 5060
Belfast: 028 9002 2371
-
Aviation House, 125 Kingsway
London WC2B NH
United Kingdom
- (+44) 020-3051-5060
Book a call back
Share this article
Got a question?
Please complete this form to send an enquiry. Your message will be sent to one member of our team.
Related posts
Oral vs. Written Contracts: Why a Handshake Isn’t Enough
Imagine you have just landed a big landscaping job by shaking hands with a new client who promises to pay upon completion. It
Contract Law Consultancy with Oracle Solicitors Albania – Expert Legal Services for Commercial and Contractual Matters in Albania and the EU
In today’s business world, contracts are the foundation of every successful commercial transaction. Whether you are entering into agreements with clients, suppliers, or
Failure to Prevent Fraud: How Prepared is Your Organisation?
Introduction In a decisive move to combat corporate fraud, the UK government has enacted the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the
Strategic Agreements on Rare Earths: The Shaping of Global Supply Chains
The so-called rare earths are a group of 17 chemical elements (including lanthanum, neodymium, dysprosium, and praseodymium), essential for the production of high-value