Decisions made early in a case often determine the outcome months later.
If you have been contacted by police, asked to attend an interview, or are under investigation, what you do next can directly affect the outcome.
This is where most people get it wrong.
Once something is said, it cannot be taken back.
What Happens After Arrest
If arrested or contacted by police, what happens next can directly affect the outcome.
Before answering questions, understand your rights in a police interview.
Start HereNot every case is the same.
Being assigned a solicitor is not the same as being matched with the right one.
Different stages require different expertise. We assess your situation and determine how it should be handled from the outset.
This is a system you go through, not a service you contact.
Select your current stage
Select the situation that best matches where you are now. What you do at this stage matters.
Under Investigation
Released under investigation or on bail (pre-charge stage)
Police want to interview you
Early stage investigation or enquiry
You've been asked to attend an interview
Voluntary interview scheduled
You've been released or your case is ongoing
Awaiting court proceedings
Trial listed
Trial preparation required
Before You Answer Questions
The interview is where most cases are shaped. Trying to explain without advice can make things worse.
Most mistakes happen here.
Get Immediate HelpHow your case is assessed
A structured process that informs how your case is handled.
Different stages of a case require different types of expertise. Our assessment identifies the right approach for your situation.
You tell us what has happened
We gather the facts: stage, evidence type, digital exposure, background, and risk level.
We assess your situation
We determine how your case should be handled and the level of involvement required.
You are connected to the right solicitor
Matched with the right specialist or engaged directly for private defence where appropriate.
Two ways your case can be handled
How your case is managed depends on the complexity, stage, and level of involvement required.
Legal Aid Defence
- Suitable for straightforward or standard cases
- We ensure you are matched with the appropriate specialist
- Process-driven representation
Subject to eligibility assessment
Private Defence
Some cases require a more detailed and controlled defence strategy than legal aid funding allows.
- Complex background or context requiring careful handling
- Large volumes of digital evidence
- Cases where early decisions significantly affect outcome
- Greater continuity, analysis, and strategic input
Not every case requires direct involvement. Where appropriate, we ensure your case is handled by the right specialist solicitor.
Why this system exists
Decisions made early in a case often determine the outcome months later. Yet most people have no structured way to assess their situation before engaging representation.
Being assigned a solicitor is not the same as being matched with the right one. Different stages of a case require different types of expertise.
In reality, many people end up:
- speaking to whoever is available
- relying on duty allocation
- or staying with the wrong solicitor for too long
Immediate Defence was built to provide structured assessment and controlled engagement from the outset.
If you are unsure what to do next, speak to a specialist before taking action.