Richard BaylissFeb 123 minCan I change my solicitor while under investigation?Can I change my solicitor while under investigation? Yes, you can change from the duty solicitor to a specialist solicitor.
Richard BaylissApr 1, 20213 minWhat happens at your first magistrates court appearance?Hopefully, you arrive at the right court, at the right time and smartly dressed, ideally with a solicitor like me to meet you there. Get...
Richard BaylissMar 15, 20212 minI have to go to court, what should I do now?Ok, you have to go to court, it’s not great, but it’s not the time to panic. The reason you have been charged is because the police or...
Richard BaylissMar 1, 20212 minI'm released under investigation or on police bail, what happens next?If you have been released under investigation it means that following your interview the police are continuing to investigate. Therefore,...
Richard BaylissMar 1, 20212 minWhat should I do in the police interview? Forget what you have seen on TV, there is no shouting, table thumping or cool mood lighting. It is just a small room with the police...
Richard BaylissMar 1, 20212 minWhat is a caution plus 3 interview or voluntary interview with the police?If you have been contacted by the police to come in for a voluntary interview, please understand that it is not just an informal meeting....
Richard BaylissJan 26, 20212 min#lockdown2021 Domestic abuse at a staggering level due to lockdown restrictionsPrior to the covid pandemic official Government statistics highlighted that there were an estimated 2.4 million domestic abuse incidents...
Richard BaylissSep 22, 20203 minNearly half of domestic violence and abuse victims are men? Really?!Well, if the most recent Government statistics are true, the answer is yes. The police recorded 1.3 million domestic related incidents...
Richard BaylissSep 22, 20203 minThe tragic Chantelle and Gray domestic abuse story in Eastenders is great for promoting awarenessIt is good that the popular BBC soap Eastenders has tackled domestic abuse and violence head on with the storyline of Chantelle and Gray....