Defending your Child’s Future and Opportunities
We help young people facing criminal allegations challenge evidence, support their families and avoid serious consequences.
Defence
Youth Crime defence specialists
Our youth and juvenile crime defence team understands the fear, pressure and uncertainty you may be facing as a young person accused of a crime, or as the parent or guardian of that young person. With the risk of detention, court orders and a criminal record, expert support matters.
Our experienced, Legal 500 and Lexcel accredited experts offer reliable representation when:
- You or a loved one has been accused and needs expert legal defence
- You want to ensure a fair legal process
- You want a powerful defence from a compassionate lawyer
With a young person’s future at stake, Ashmans will act with care, urgency and a clear defence strategy.
Essential actions against accusations
If you or your child is accused of a youth or juvenile crime, taking these five urgent steps can make a real difference:
Act fast, engage Ashmans, protect their future.
Never speak to anyone about the case or post online. It could be used against you.
Even if you believe nothing wrong happened, do not speak to police without legal representation.
Get expert defence quickly. The Ashmans team is available 24/7.
Save texts, photos, messages and witness details that may support the case.
Comply fully with bail conditions and let your solicitor lead the defence.
Youth Crime
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How It Works
Three Simple Steps
to Your Defence
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Initial Consultation
One of our youth crime solicitors will assess the case, review the facts and explain your child’s defence options.
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Strategic defence planning
We build a tailored strategy, review the evidence and protect your child’s rights from the start.
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Expert legal representation
We represent your child in court, challenge unfair evidence and protect their future.
Move quickly,
Choose wisely
If your child is facing a youth or juvenile crime allegation, acting quickly with the right legal support can help reduce serious risks:
- A criminal record may affect your child’s education, career and future opportunities.
- Bail conditions or orders can limit their freedom and disrupt family life.
- Investigations can cause stress, anxiety and reputational harm.
- Custodial sentences can separate your child from loved ones and affect development.
- Convictions may affect where your child lives, future travel and long-term prospects.
Don’t face these challenges alone.
Youth Crime
The Ashmans Approach
At Ashmans, we act quickly, providing supportive expert defence to protect young people’s rights and futures.
01
Police Interviews
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- Ensure expert legal representation during questioning.
- Prevent self-incrimination and unfair police tactics.
- Challenge improper or coercive interview procedures.
02
Bail Challenges & Modifications
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- Challenge restrictive bail conditions and seek fairer terms.
- Reduce restrictions that affect education or daily life.
- Secure bail variations to minimise disruption.
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Pre-Charge Engagement
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- Engage with the CPS to prevent formal charges where possible.
- Present evidence that challenges the allegations before charge.
- Seek early resolution before court proceedings begin.
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Youth-Specific Orders
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- Challenge unfair restrictions placed on young people.
- Defend against curfews, exclusion orders or education disruption.
- Apply for variations, removals or case dismissals where appropriate.
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Trial Representation
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- Cross-examine witnesses to uncover inconsistencies.
- Challenge weak or misinterpreted prosecution evidence.
- Build a strategic defence for acquittal or reduced charges.
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Sentencing & Post-Conviction Orders
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- Argue for fair sentences focused on rehabilitation.
- Challenge harsh penalties where appropriate.
- Advocate for diversion programmes to reduce future impact.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Ashmans Defence?
Proven record of success
Securing acquittals, case dismissals and reduced charges.
Experts in youth crime
Skilled in complex, sensitive youth cases and serious investigations.
24/7 immediate legal support
Available around the clock for urgent representation.
Our Notable Cases
Serious charges, successful results
Our specialist youth crime lawyers have defended clients facing a range of youth and juvenile crime allegations. See examples of our work and outcomes here.
Sexual Offences
Sentence Reduced
Sentence Reduced in Historic Sexual Offences
R v EW, Sheffield Crown Court
Our client had a history of committing sexual offences against children, and he pleaded guilty to further offences of a similar nature. Despite the gravity…
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Not Guilty Verdict
Historic Sexual Abuse Allegations – Justice Secured
R v SH, Newcastle Crown Court
Our client, a gentleman of previous good character, faced ten counts of historic sexual abuse that dated back to the early 1980’s. Due to our…
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Not Guilty Verdict
Unanimous Acquittal in Festival Consent Allegation
R v RG, Derby Crown Court
Our client, a university student with no prior convictions, was accused of raping a woman he had just met, at a festival. The key issue…
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Charges Reduced
Credibility Challenged, Charges Reduced in Complex Domestic Case
R v WB, Leeds Crown Court
Our client faced serious allegations, including multiple counts of anal and vaginal rape, as well as assault, all within a domestic context and in breach…
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Charges Dropped
Strategic Defence Secures Justice for Wrongly Accused Businessman
R v IR, Birmingham Crown Court
Our client, a successful businessman, faced serious allegations including rape by penetration and indecent assault on two separate complainants (also known as: ‘accusers’ or ‘plaintiffs’).…
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Sentence Reduced
Revenge Attack Charge Reduced: Successful Defence
R v MD & Others, Old Bailey
We successfully defended our client on a murder charge, which resulted in a reduced verdict of manslaughter and a significantly lower sentence of eight years.…
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Not Guilty Verdict
Conspiracy to Murder: A Complex Acquittal
R v CT, Teesside Crown Court
Our client was among seven defendants who were charged with conspiracy to commit murder, and faced the possibility of a mandatory life sentence. After a…
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Not Guilty Verdict
Acquittal in High-Stakes Conspiracy to Murder Case
R v AJ, Old Bailey
Our client faced a conspiracy to murder charge following a fatal stabbing. Despite significant complexities, the jury unanimously acquitted our client. This particularly complex case…
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Not Guilty Verdict
Acquittal in High-Profile Leeds Murder Investigation
R v AB, Leeds Crown Court
Our client was one of five defendants charged with assisting an offender, in a highly publicised murder investigation. She faced allegations of aiding her son,…
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Charges Reduced
Charges Reduced Through Strategic Defence
R v SG, Leeds Crown Court
This case involved a middle-aged lady of previous good character and a professional background, who was accused of the attempted murder of her partner, by stabbing.…
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Charges Dropped
Wrongly Accused: Armed Robbery Charges Dismissed
R v YN, Derby Crown Court
Our client faced serious allegations of involvement in Multiple Armed robberies across South Yorkshire and Derbyshire, allegedly using firearms to steal high-value vehicles. Despite being…
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Charges Dropped
Strategic Defence Secures Discontinuation in Fatal Collision Case
R v TA, Leeds Crown Court
Our client faced serious allegations of conspiring to pervert the course of justice in connection with a fatal road traffic collision. Following strategic representations by…
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Charges Dropped
Exoneration in High-Stakes Armed Robbery Allegation
R v LA & Others, Leeds Crown Court
Our client faced two charges of assisting an offender contrary to Section 4(1) of the Criminal Law Act 1967. These charges stemmed from allegations of…
Read More Motoring Offences
Charges Reduced
Dangerous Driving Allegation Involving Police Officer Successfully Reduced
R v ZM, Bradford Crown Court
Our client, who was previously of good character, faced allegations of Dangerous Driving, amongst other offences. The alleged victim was a fully uniformed police officer,…
Read More Motoring Offences
Ban Avoided
Exceptional Hardship Defence Saves Doctor’s Driving Licence
R v NG, Bradford Magistrates
Our client, a doctor, faced multiple charges for speeding and failing to comply with statutory notices to provide driver details. We successfully negotiated with the…
Read More Fraud and Financial Crime
Sentence Suspended
Forged Titles and Negotiated Justice
R v SA & Others, Peterborough Crown Court
Our client, along with a co-defendant, faced serious allegations involving large-scale fraud, money laundering, and related offences. The Prosecution claimed that our client had devised…
Read More Fraud and Financial Crime
Sentence Suspended
Logistics Fraud Defence: Suspended Sentence Secured
R v CV, Leeds Crown Court
We successfully defended our client, a company owner, who faced charges of fraud by false representation and theft, achieving a suspended sentence. This case underscored…
Read More Fraud and Financial Crime
Sentence Reduced
Fraud by False Representation – Local Councillor Case
R v SA, Snaresbrook Crown Court
This was a highly publicised case involving allegations of fraud by false representation against our client, a sitting local councillor from the London Borough of…
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Sentence Reduced
Conspiracy to Commit Fraud Involving Forged Cheques
R v ASY, Leeds Crown Court
Our client faced charges of conspiracy to commit fraud involving forged cheques. This was a classic ‘long firm fraud’ (also known as a consumer credit fraud). The…
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Not Guilty Verdict
Acquittal Secured in £40 Million Mortgage Fraud Case
R v TC & Others, Operation Aquamarine, Southwark Crown Court
We achieved a unanimous ‘not-guilty’ verdict for our client who was accused of participating in a £40 million mortgage fraud conspiracy against Barclays Private Client…
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Aggravated Trespass During Protest in the UK
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Flawed Identification Evidence in Criminal Cases
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