Funding for criminal defence
You may have insurance cover for legal representation so It is therefore worth checking your policy. Or you may be eligible for legal aid.
If not you can take you can take advantage of our fixed fee scheme.
Payment methods
Account No. 06654457
Sort code: 122481
Legal Aid for Criminal Defence
There are two tests for legal aid:
Interests of Justice test: This looks at the merits of the case. Factors can include a person’s previous convictions, the nature of the offence, the risk of custody , and if you are at risk of a serious risk to your reputation.
Means test : This is a financial test looking at things like household income, capital, and outgoings. The calculator will work out if you are eligible.
If your case is being heard in the Crown Court, and your household disposable income is equal to or exceeds the financial eligibility threshold of £37,500, you will not be granted legal aid and will be expected to pay privately. If your disposable income is less than £37,500 then the full means test will determine how much you need to contribute towards your defence costs. This could be from your income, your capital or a combination of both.
If you are refused legal aid in the magistrates’ court or the Crown Court then you will be expected to pay privately for the cost of your defence but if you are found not guilty, you can apply to reclaim some or all of your defence costs from central funds .
If you do not qualify or can not afford the contributions to legal aid Rose & Dunn offer a seamless service and will agree a fixed fee for representation.
Fixed fees
Initial appraisal of case | free |
Preparing a written plea of mitigation | £99 |
Preparing a written advice | £150 |
Representation at magistrates court on a plea of mitigation (guilty plea) | £400 |
Representation at magistrates court for any hearing other than trial or sentence | £300 |
Representation at magistrates court trial ( half day) | £800 |
Representation at magistrates court trial ( full day) | £995 |
Representation at police station** | free |
Advice on appeal | £150 |
Preparing an appeal ( incorporating advice on appeal) | £250 |
Representation at crown court for appeal sentence | £500 |
Representation at crown court for appeal conviction | £995 |
* All fees are subject to VAT
* Assistance at the police station is only free if you have not previously used a solicitor. If you have the fee is £200