Understand Your Situation
A heated argument isn't always a crime. We defend you against over-zealous policing of your language and behaviour.
Defending Public Order Offences
Most public order offences (Section 4, 4A, 5) involve verbal abuse or threatening gestures. Police have wide discretion here, which often leads to unfair charges.
We defend your rights. For Section 5 (Disorderly Behaviour), you have a defence if your conduct was 'reasonable'. We argue that swearing at police, while rude, is not necessarily criminal. For Section 4 (Fear or Provocation of Violence), we challenge the intent—did you actually intend to make them fear violence? If it was just 'venting', the charge may not stick.
Arrested for Swearing?
We argue 'reasonableness' to get minor charges dropped.
Plan Your Defence
Inside a Dwelling
A key defence for Section 4 and 5 is that the offence cannot be committed if both you and the victim are inside a dwelling.
If the argument happened inside a house, we point out this statutory exception to get the case dismissed. We know the technicalities of the Public Order Act inside out.
Argument at Home?
Public order laws might not apply. We check the details.
Legal Aid Availability
For many criminal matters, from police station interviews to Crown Court trials, public funding (Legal Aid) may be available to cover your legal costs.
Eligibility is determined by the seriousness of the case and, in some instances, a means assessment. Our team will conduct an immediate, confidential assessment of your eligibility to ensure that financial constraints do not stand in the way of a robust defence.
