We are highly regarded Edinburgh Criminal Solicitors & Legal Aid Lawyers specialising in all types of criminal defence, from road traffic offences to murder and from fraud to offensive behaviour at football matches. We are McSporrans; Edinburgh criminal solicitors & legal aid lawyers offering advice and expert legal representation to anyone charged with a crime in Scotland, from road traffic offences to murder.
We can help you round the clock. Contact us to speak to a solicitor today. Don't worry if you are arrested or charged in the early hours of the morning or during the weekend - we make it our business to provide advice and assistance whenever you need it. Our solicitors are ready to fight your corner.
We can help you round the clock. Contact us to speak to a solicitor today. Don't worry if you are arrested or charged in the early hours of the morning or during the weekend - we make it our business to provide advice and assistance whenever you need it. Our solicitors are ready to fight your corner.
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We are an established Edinburgh law firm with a city centre presence providing criminal legal aid advice. Contact us today for a free consultation with one of our Edinburgh solicitors. Andrew has more than 20 years experience of appearing in Courts throughout Scotland. In 2004 Andrew qualified as a Solicitor-Advocate which allows him to conduct the most serious cases in the High Court of Justiciary.
If you have been charged with an offence in Scotland it is essential to get sound legal advice from a top criminal lawyer as soon as possible. Defences that might be pled include the concepts of self-defence, alibi, insanity or diminished responsibility.
Scottish solicitors can advise on whether any of these defences may be relevant to the case and whether they may lead to a reduced sentence or, if they are complete defences, free the accused from any criminal liability.
Scottish solicitors can advise on whether any of these defences may be relevant to the case and whether they may lead to a reduced sentence or, if they are complete defences, free the accused from any criminal liability.
Assault is defined in Scots Law as a deliberate attack upon another person with evil or wicked intent. It follows that an assault cannot be committed accidentally or even recklessly. Some assault charges can be aggravated by an averment of causing injury, severe injury, permanent disfigurement (such as scarring) or impairment.
If you have been issued with a fixed penalty notice, McSporrans can help. The authorities are increasingly using financial penalties including 'on the spot fines' as an alternative to prosecution to deal with low-level crime. These are known as 'direct measures' and allow the police and Procurator Fiscal to issue fines directly, without the need for Court proceedings.
If you have been charged with a sectarian offence, a racially aggravated offence or any other 'hate crime', McSporrans can help. Our expert criminal defence lawyers based in Edinburgh have an excellent track record in defending clients charged with offences said to be aggravated by religious, racial or homophobic prejudice.
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Darren Hannah
Nov 24, 2021
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Gavin Reid
May 07, 2021
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The best lawyer I have had before he went on to higher and a very intelligent man I would highly recommend Mr Ian mcsporran for any high court case , he done me very good when he was a lawyer at the sherif court 👍, all the best in going to a QC and would get him to represent me if I was ever to go to a high cost 👍 thanks for all you have done for me Mr mcsporran in my past sherif court cases 👍
Ricardo Silva
May 31, 2020
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After almost a decade in Scotland I had a big downturn on all aspects of my life and, as per Murphy's law, worst situations still to happen. Got some traffic charges after taking some bad choices and for the first time I had a case against me in court. I was worried, without knowing how the judicial system worked, contacted a few solicitors and as soon I spoke with Andy I had to have him taking care of my case. Was dealt swiftly, with professionalism and friendliness! Really 'fought in my corner' and took every worries I had, hope I don't need his services again but if anything happens I will contact
Douglas Dunbar
Jul 14, 2018
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Almost one year ago, I was unfortunate enough to be charged with 3 criminal offences. As someone who had not previously had dealings with the Court system or the Police in that context, it was a confusing and worrying time for both me and my family. I asked around my professional friends to recommend a competent and experienced criminal lawyer and McSporrans name came up on several occasions. My case had various complications such as vulnerable witness applications and was not straightforward in many respects. Nobody can guarantee the outcome in court proceedings but I have to say that throughout
