Know You Rights
This section of our website is for general guidance only. You must contact our firm to obtain legal advice.
When you have been arrested
If you are arrested you have the right to:
- free legal advice at the police station
- have someone notified that you are in custody
- be given a copy of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act Codes of Practice
- remain silent and say “no comment” in a police interview
- see a doctor if you have injuries or feel ill
You can ask to speak to a solicitor straight away. The police may say that it will be quicker without, but this is unlikely to be in your best interests.
Madden & Finucane offer a 24 hour callout service to police stations. Our solicitors are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you are arrested for any matter you are entitled to ask for a solicitor at the earliest possible opportunity to provide you with advice on the legality of the arrest and the nature of the evidence and case against you.
We operate the 24 hour emergency service to allow clients and their relatives access to a solicitor for telephone advice, assistance and attendance at a police station outside office hours, at weekends and on public holidays.
24 hour emergency callout service
This service is free of charge. We offer legal aid to cover all costs for solicitor advice, assistance and attendance when a client is arrested and detained at a police station.
If you have been arrested and did not obtain legal advice at the police station you are still entitled to obtain legal advice regarding the matter after the arrest.
24 Hour Callout Number: 028 9023 8007
