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News and Insights

Explore our criminal defence insights, news updates, and in-depth case studies that demonstrate how we handle complex criminal cases.

What is pre-charge bail?
Your Complete Guide to Pre-Charge Bail in the UK
This blog explains pre-charge bail, how it differs from release under investigation, time limits, conditions, potential outcomes, and legal options.
Adam Rasul – Holborn Adams director, criminal defence lawyer
Adam Rasul
March 25, 2026
Witness Enquiries for the Defence: What’s Possible Pre‑Charge
Defence Witness Enquiry During Pre-Charge Investigations
Defence witness enquiries at the pre-charge stage explained simply.
Andrew Ford – senior solicitor at Holborn Adams criminal defence
Andrew Ford
May 13, 2026
Protecting Devices and Data: Digital Defence Pre‑Charge
How Digital Evidence Shapes Your Pre-Charge Defence
How to protect devices and data before charging in UK cases
Andrew Ford – senior solicitor at Holborn Adams criminal defence
Andrew Ford
May 13, 2026
How Solicitors Work With Barristers After Charge
How Solicitors and Barristers Work Together After Charge
Expert insight into managing your legal team after being charged with a crime.
Andrew Ford – senior solicitor at Holborn Adams criminal defence
Andrew Ford
May 12, 2026
Disclosure Failures: Remedies and Adjournments
Focused guidance on disclosure failures, remedies and adjournments after charge.
Andrew Ford – senior solicitor at Holborn Adams criminal defence
Andrew Ford
May 12, 2026
Abuse of Process Arguments Post‑Charge | Post Charge UK
Abuse of Process in UK Criminal Matters
How an abuse of process application can halt or reshape a UK criminal case.
Andrew Ford – senior solicitor at Holborn Adams criminal defence
Andrew Ford
May 11, 2026
Post‑Charge Defence Statements: Setting Your Case Theory
Defence Statement After Charge in the UK
Setting a clear defence case after charge shapes outcomes.
Andrew Ford – senior solicitor at Holborn Adams criminal defence
Andrew Ford
May 11, 2026
Remand in Custody: Pathways to Regain Bail
Remand in Custody: Pathways to Regain Bail
Practical guidance on regaining bail after remand, with clear post-charge steps.
Andrew Ford – senior solicitor at Holborn Adams criminal defence
Andrew Ford
May 8, 2026
Post‑Charge Bail Applications and Variations
Post-Charge Bail Applications and Variations
How post-charge bail works, when it can change, and what to do if refused.
Andrew Ford – senior solicitor at Holborn Adams criminal defence
Andrew Ford
May 8, 2026
Trial Preparation Timeline: From Charge to Day One of Trial
Your Trial Preparation Timeline for UK Criminal Charges
Charge to the courtroom: the UK criminal trial timeline, step by step.
Andrew Ford – senior solicitor at Holborn Adams criminal defence
Andrew Ford
May 7, 2026
Expert Evidence After Charge: Digital, DNA and Psychiatry
Expert Evidence After Charge: Digital, DNA, and Psychiatry
How digital, DNA and psychiatric experts are used after charge in UK cases.
Andrew Ford – senior solicitor at Holborn Adams criminal defence
Andrew Ford
May 7, 2026
sexual offences prevention order
Pre-Charge Representation in Sexual Offence Cases: Can It Stop a Prosecution?
How pre-charge representation can influence sexual offence cases before charges are made.
Adam Rasul – Holborn Adams director, criminal defence lawyer
Adam Rasul
May 6, 2026
police caution wording
Voluntary Police Interview Under Caution: Your Rights in Sexual Allegations
Your rights in a voluntary police interview under caution and why legal advice matters.
Adam Rasul – Holborn Adams director, criminal defence lawyer
Adam Rasul
May 6, 2026
Police Disclosure Before Interview: What You’re Entitled to Know
What police disclosure before interview includes, what is withheld, and why it matters.
Adam Rasul – Holborn Adams director, criminal defence lawyer
Adam Rasul
May 5, 2026
sexual offences act 2003​
No Comment vs Prepared Statement: Strategy in Sexual Offence Interviews
How no comment and prepared statements affect police interviews in sexual offence cases.
Adam Rasul – Holborn Adams director, criminal defence lawyer
Adam Rasul
May 4, 2026
sexual offences act 2003
How the CPS Makes Charging Decisions in Sexual Offence Cases
How the CPS assesses evidence and decides whether to charge in sexual offence cases.
Adam Rasul – Holborn Adams director, criminal defence lawyer
Adam Rasul
April 30, 2026
witness statements
ABEs and Witness Statements: Challenging the Prosecution’s Account
How ABE interviews and witness statements can shape and distort a prosecution’s case.
Adam Rasul – Holborn Adams director, criminal defence lawyer
Adam Rasul
April 29, 2026
what is digital forensics
Digital Forensics in Sexual Allegations: Phones, Laptops and Cloud Data
Why digital forensic evidence in sexual allegations can be incomplete or misleading.
Adam Rasul – Holborn Adams director, criminal defence lawyer
Adam Rasul
April 28, 2026
social media and the law
Social Media Evidence: Context, Metadata and Defence Strategy
How social media evidence, metadata, and context affect criminal defence strategy
Adam Rasul – Holborn Adams director, criminal defence lawyer
Adam Rasul
April 27, 2026
Digital Forensics and Device Seizure: Your Rights
Your Rights When Devices Are Seized: Holborn Adams Explains
Clear guidance on your rights when devices are seized in UK criminal cases.
Andrew Ford – senior solicitor at Holborn Adams criminal defence
Andrew Ford
April 24, 2026
Expert Evidence in Criminal Defence: Digital, DNA and Psychiatry
Expert Evidence in Criminal Defence UK Explained
How expert evidence shapes defence in digital, DNA and psychiatric cases.
Andrew Ford – senior solicitor at Holborn Adams criminal defence
Andrew Ford
April 23, 2026
Challenging Admissibility: Hearsay, Bad Character and s.41
Admissibility Challenges For UK Criminal Defence Cases
How admissibility challenges shape defence in UK criminal cases.
Andrew Ford – senior solicitor at Holborn Adams criminal defence
Andrew Ford
April 22, 2026
Defence Statements and Case Management in Criminal Trials
Defence Statement Criminal Trial UK: Setting the Case Early
Why a defence statement in a criminal trial in the UK can quietly shape outcomes early
Andrew Ford – senior solicitor at Holborn Adams criminal defence
Andrew Ford
April 21, 2026
Disclosure and Unused Material in Criminal Cases
Disclosure and Unused Material in Criminal Cases
How disclosure works, why unused material matters, and what it means for the defence.
Andrew Ford – senior solicitor at Holborn Adams criminal defence
Andrew Ford
April 20, 2026
Police Station Representation: Why It Matters
Police Station Representation: Why It Matters
Why early police station advice can shape interviews, evidence, and outcomes.
Andrew Ford – senior solicitor at Holborn Adams criminal defence
Andrew Ford
April 17, 2026
What To Do Immediately After Arrest in the UK
What To Do Immediately After an Arrest in the UK
A practical guide to your rights and next steps after arrest in the UK.
Andrew Ford – senior solicitor at Holborn Adams criminal defence
Andrew Ford
April 16, 2026

Pre Charge Advice

We are pre-charge experts, bringing cases to a close before any formal charges are made. Read some of our insights below.

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Pre‑Charge Engagement in Sexual Offence Cases
Holborn Adams delivers discreet, expert pre-charge defence in sexual offence cases, protecting clients’ rights, reputations, and futures through early intervention, evidence-led strategy, and holistic support.
Adam Rasul – Holborn Adams director, criminal defence lawyer
Adam Rasul
May 13, 2026
Specialist legal team – top criminal defence lawyers in UK
Pre‑Charge Engagement in 2025: What You Need to Know
Holborn Adams remains the UK’s gold standard in pre-charge defence, helping clients avoid criminal charges through rapid, expert legal intervention. With a proven record across fraud, sexual allegations, cross-border cases, and high-profile matters, their dedicated team protects reputations and futures before a case reaches court.
Andrew Ford – senior solicitor at Holborn Adams criminal defence
Andrew Ford
May 13, 2026
Holborn Adams lawyers – expert criminal defence solicitors UK
Holborn Adams’ Pre‑Charge Strategy: Inside Our Approach
Holborn Adams specialises in early legal intervention, stepping in during the pre-charge stage to protect clients’ rights, shape investigations, and often prevent charges altogether. Our proactive approach includes rapid response, direct engagement with investigators, evidence-led defence building, and holistic client support covering legal, personal, and reputational needs.
Adam Rasul – Holborn Adams director, criminal defence lawyer
Adam Rasul
May 13, 2026
False accusations case – defended by criminal law solicitors
Help me – I’ve been falsely accused of sexual assault
This article explains what to do when you have been falsely accused of sexual assault, including staying calm and instructing a solicitor.
Andrew Ford – senior solicitor at Holborn Adams criminal defence
Andrew Ford
January 14, 2026
What is pre-charge bail?
Your Complete Guide to Pre-Charge Bail in the UK
This blog explains pre-charge bail, how it differs from release under investigation, time limits, conditions, potential outcomes, and legal options.
Adam Rasul – Holborn Adams director, criminal defence lawyer
Adam Rasul
March 25, 2026
Forensic chip analysis – pre charge solicitor defence support
How long does it take police to search a phone in the UK?
The article discusses how long it takes police to search a phone in the UK, factors that affect the speed, and whether you can speed up the process.
Andrew Ford – senior solicitor at Holborn Adams criminal defence
Andrew Ford
May 13, 2026

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