Terrorism
Being charged with a terrorism offence is a daunting and frightening experience, especially if there is significant media attention surrounding your case.
A terrorism conviction can result in spending the best years or the rest of your life in a high-security prison.
Moreover, your family may face years of prejudice and social stigma. Therefore, it is essential to have a skilled, experienced, and well-connected Terrorism Solicitor on your side. At our firm, we provide that expertise. As one of the most highly recommended crime solicitors in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, and the Midlands, we are dedicated to supporting you and your family during this challenging time.
We are a diverse, multi-lingual law firm based in Nuneaton city centre, utilising best-in-class technology to offer clients a streamlined, modern, and highly effective criminal defence. Our specialist solicitors have years of experience in criminal law, allowing us to build strong relationships with some of the UK’s top Barristers and King’s Counsel. Additionally, we can instruct the most respected expert witnesses in the country to provide the court with essential facts to support a not guilty plea or mitigate sentencing.
Advising and Representing People Accused of Criminal Offences
We are highly regarded as an expert criminal defence law firm for individuals accused of crimes. We offer 24/7 police station representation, ensuring that we are by your side from the outset, protecting your interests. Our thorough understanding of police procedures allows us to scrutinise the circumstances of your detention and seek to have charges dropped if proper protocols were not followed.
Operating from our Nuneaton city centre offices, our criminal law team has extensive experience in defending serious charges, including terrorism. We collaborate with the country’s leading expert witnesses, providing trustworthy advice and representation. We understand that your reputation, freedom, and family’s financial security are at risk – which is why we persist until every appeal avenue is explored. Below are some common questions clients have about being charged with terrorism.
What is terrorism?
Terrorism is defined under section 1 of the Terrorism Act 2000 as an act intended to influence a government or international organisation or intimidate the public to advance a political, religious, racial, or ideological cause.
For an act to qualify under this legislation, it must:
- involve serious violence against a person,
- cause serious damage to property,
- endanger a person’s life, other than the person committing the act,
- create a serious risk to public health or safety, or
- disrupt or interfere with an electronic system.
Terrorist offences encompass not only planning and committing the act but also:
- fundraising for terrorist purposes
- use and possession of materials for terrorism
- money laundering for terrorism
- providing weapons training
- inciting overseas terrorist activities
- possessing radioactive material
Our Terrorism Solicitors are highly experienced in handling all terrorism-related offences and provide exceptional support, advice, and representation throughout your case.
What powers can be used to investigate and prevent terrorism?
The Terrorism Act 2000 grants authorities significant powers to investigate suspected terrorist activities, which has been a source of controversy.
These counter-terrorism powers include arresting without a warrant, stop and search powers, and port and border controls. Our team ensures that these powers are exercised lawfully and that your human and legal rights are safeguarded. By instructing us, you can trust that any evidence gathered will be scrutinised for legality.
What is the maximum sentence for a terrorism offence?
Sentences for terrorism-related offences vary widely due to the diversity of the charges and constantly evolving legislation. The maximum sentence for a terrorist act involving murder is life imprisonment.
The Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Act 2020 ensures that terrorist offenders are not automatically released before completing their custodial term.
Why Choose Us?
Regardless of the charges against you, you are entitled to a robust criminal defence. We do not judge our clients; our sole objective is to defend you against the Prosecution’s allegations. By instructing us, you significantly enhance your chances of acquittal or a reduced sentence. The most critical step is to contact us as soon as you become aware of the criminal charges.
Cocks Lloyd Solicitors provides exceptional Terrorism and Criminal Law services to clients. People choose and recommend us not just in Nuneaton, Tamworth, Atherstone, Hinckley and Leicester, but across Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire and the West Midlands, and the whole of the UK, because we get results.
To receive expert advice and representation regarding Terrorism and Criminal Law, please contact us using the form below, call us on (0247) 6641642, email via the Request a Callback form on this contact page.