Expert public order offences cases solicitors at Woolfe & Co provide specialised criminal defence for anyone accused of Section 4, Section 4A, Section 5 offences, racially aggravated public order, hate crime, or any public order-related allegation. Our experienced defence lawyers protect your rights from police investigations through to Crown Court trials. Available 24/7 for urgent legal advice.
Our public order offences cases solicitors provide expert defence representation across all public order charges, from minor harassment to serious riot-related offences.
Our specialist public order offences cases solicitors defend clients facing all types of public order allegations including Section 4 fear or provocation of violence, Section 4A intentional harassment, Section 5 harassment alarm or distress, racially or religiously aggravated offences, hate crime allegations, and riot related allegations. We provide robust defence representation from police station through to Crown Court.
| Offence | Summary | Maximum Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Section 4 POA | Threatening behaviour causing fear of immediate violence | 26 weeks imprisonment; £1,000 fine |
| Section 4A POA | Intentional harassment, stalking, pestering | 2 years imprisonment; £1,000 fine |
| Section 5 POA | Behaviour causing harassment, alarm or distress | Level 3 fine; £1,000 on conviction |
| Racially Aggravated | Public order offence with racial aggravation | 2 years (enhanced sentence) |
| Violent Disorder | Group of 3+ persons using violence | 5 years imprisonment |
| Riot | 12+ persons using violent disorder | 10 years imprisonment |
Understanding the public order offences legal process is crucial for building the strongest possible defence. Our experienced solicitors guide you through every step.
We provide urgent advice on your situation, explain the allegations, and outline potential defence strategies from the outset.
We thoroughly examine all prosecution evidence, including CCTV footage, witness statements, and police body worn video.
We develop a tailored defence strategy, which may include challenging identification evidence, proving lawful conduct, or establishing self-defence.
Our public order offences cases solicitors provide skilled representation at all court hearings, from magistrates to Crown Court trials.
Expert answers from our public order offences cases solicitors on the most common questions we receive about public order charges.
When facing public order allegations, you need experienced criminal defence lawyers who will fight vigorously for the best possible outcome.
Our public order offences cases solicitors focus exclusively on public order defence work, giving us in-depth knowledge of the Public Order Act 1986 and sentencing guidelines specific to these cases.
We have extensive experience challenging CCTV evidence, police body worn video, and witness identification in public order cases. We'll thoroughly examine all visual evidence to build your defence.
Public order investigations often happen quickly. Our team is available around the clock for police station attendances and urgent consultations when you need us most.
We have successfully defended hundreds of public order cases, including securing acquittals, reduced charges, and favourable sentencing outcomes for clients across all types of public order offences.
Our expert criminal defence lawyers provide representation across the entire England and Wales jurisdiction, from local magistrates courts to the Crown Court.
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Don't face serious public order charges alone. Our experienced criminal defence lawyers are ready to fight for the best possible outcome in your case.
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