Criminal / civil defence investigations

Whether you are facing criminal or civil charges or indeed if you have been convicted of a criminal offence and you are wishing to appeal, First Response have a strong team of agents dedicated to supporting your defence. An investigation agent can go far beyond the capabilities of a legal representative, as we are able to actively investigate hands on with a vast array of recourses, and uncover evidence and facts otherwise unobtainable.

Criminal and Civil Defence Investigation is carried out by the most experienced agents within the group. We have undertaken many civil and criminal cases, and experience and determination has enabled us to achieve strong and reliable results allowing our clients to benefit from a strengthened defence ensuring that the truth and facts of the innocent prevail.

We arrange a private visit to discuss the case and plan the initial stages.
We study the files and documentation that relate to the case.
We either liaise with our clients legal representative.
If required we can assist in our client obtaining the correct representation.
We use all of our resources in order to build the case to completion.
We continue to assist and support the solicitor, council and defendant during the complex process of the trial.

Criminal defence cases often involve the liberty of an individual, but a carefully planned and proper defence investigation in a criminal case can lead to a number of favourable results. The best result, of course, is proof that the client is innocent of the charge. That is the ultimate goal. The criminal defence investigator will concentrate on developing evidence, which may be sufficient for an acquittal or at least create reasonable doubt among the juror’s as to the client’s guilt. The evidence may show that the client is guilty, but of a lessor degree of the crime charged. The defence investigation may also show that the client’s rights were violated or that proper procedures were not followed.

Launching an appeal
If our clients situation is that the trial for a criminal case has passed and the client has been convicted and sentenced, but is confident of their innocence to all or part of the conviction it now remains to launch an appeal.

The appeal process is carried out rather similar to a standard criminal investigation, except that the aim is slightly different and often means that our client has lost their liberty.

There are certain limits both in time, and also the number of appeal attempts that can be raised, so it is vitally important that the investigation is carried out quickly and accurately leaving no stone unturned.

It may be that our client is dissatisfied with their previous legal representatives and wishes to change. We have strong connections with many excellent solicitors and barristers among the best in the country and based in the heart of London's legal community. We are therefore in a position to recommend strong legal representation from a tried and trusted source if our client so wishes.