Experienced representation when it matters most.
Being investigated or prosecuted can affect liberty, livelihood, reputation and family.
Clients need to understand what is happening, what their options are and what comes next.
Clear advice. Strong advocacy. No unnecessary judgment.
From investigation to appeal
- Police investigations and interviews
- Serious and complex crime
- Fraud and financial crime
- Violence and sexual offences
- Drugs offences
- Road traffic prosecutions
- Proceeds of crime and confiscation
- Trial advocacy
- Sentencing
- Appeals
Members of the team undertake police station and court duty advocacy.
Advocates Smith Taubitz Unsworth Ltd does not operate a general 24-hour or routine out-of-hours emergency service.
Serious & complex crime
Our Advocates have experience conducting substantial criminal trials involving serious allegations and difficult evidence.
We deal with expert and forensic evidence, vulnerable witnesses, extensive disclosure and cases carrying significant personal consequences.
Preparation begins with understanding the evidence. What does it establish? What does it not establish? What requires challenge?
Financial crime & proceeds of crime
Our criminal practice works closely with Advocates Smith Taubitz Unsworth Ltd’s regulatory and financial crime team.
We advise on fraud, money laundering, reporting offences, restraint, confiscation and other proceedings under the Isle of Man’s proceeds of crime regime.
Advocacy
We are Advocates.
Our lawyers prepare criminal cases and appear before the Isle of Man Courts to argue them.
Where King’s Counsel or other specialist counsel is required, we work alongside them as part of the defence team.
Legal Aid
Legal Aid may be available in qualifying criminal cases.
Eligibility depends upon the applicable rules and the circumstances of the case.
We can explain the position and, where appropriate, assist with the application process.
Discreet. Straightforward. Prepared.
Criminal proceedings can be intimidating.
Our job is to explain the process, prepare the case properly and ensure the client’s position is effectively represented.
