Stopping Charges Before They’re Made

Sterling LexGuard Solicitors – Strategic Defence. Early Intervention. Proven Results.

Being under police investigation but not yet charged is one of the most uncertain and stressful experiences anyone can face. You may feel as though your future is on hold while the authorities decide what to do next. At Sterling LexGuard Solicitors, we believe that this stage is not a waiting game — it’s an opportunity.

Through carefully prepared Pre-Charge Representations, our expert criminal defence solicitors can present your side of the story directly to the police or Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), with the goal of persuading them not to bring charges at all.

What Are Pre-Charge Representations?

Pre-Charge Representations are formal written submissions made by your solicitor to the CPS or police during the investigation stage, before a charging decision is made.

These representations are designed to:

  • Challenge the strength and reliability of the evidence

  • Present new or overlooked evidence that supports your defence

  • Highlight legal or procedural errors in the investigation

  • Demonstrate why prosecution would not be in the public interest

  • Argue for the case to be discontinued or marked “No Further Action (NFA)”

Handled correctly, pre-charge representations can end an investigation early, saving you from the stress, cost, and publicity of court proceedings.

When to Make Pre-Charge Representations

Timing is critical. Pre-charge representations are most effective when made:

  • After the police have submitted a file to the CPS for a charging decision

  • When you have been interviewed under caution but not yet charged

  • When there is new evidence or information that could change the course of the investigation

At Sterling LexGuard, we closely monitor your case from the earliest stage. As soon as we identify an opportunity to make effective representations, we act quickly and strategically to influence the outcome.

Our Approach

Every case is different, but our pre-charge strategy always includes:

  1. Detailed Case Review – We analyse all available evidence, interview transcripts, and disclosure to identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case.

  2. Gathering Defence Evidence – We help you obtain supporting evidence, such as witness statements, digital records, or expert reports.

  3. Drafting Persuasive Submissions – Our solicitors prepare clear, legally sound written arguments addressing why a prosecution is not justified.

  4. Engaging with the CPS or Police – We communicate professionally with decision-makers, presenting your case in a compelling and credible way.

Our submissions are often supported by independent forensic, digital, or medical experts to strengthen your position and highlight reasonable doubt.

Why Pre-Charge Representations Matter

  • Can prevent criminal charges from being authorised

  • Protects your reputation and career by avoiding formal proceedings

  • Reduces stress and uncertainty during the investigation

  • Saves time and costs associated with court defence

  • Demonstrates cooperation and transparency to investigators

Many clients we represent at this stage never go on to face prosecution — because we intervene early, strategically, and decisively.

Cases Where We Can Help

Our team has successfully made pre-charge representations in cases including:

  • Allegations of sexual offences

  • Fraud and financial crime investigations

  • Assault and domestic allegations

  • Drug-related offences

  • Computer and online crime

  • Professional misconduct and regulatory matters

Our experience across the full range of criminal law enables us to provide the right advice and build the strongest possible argument in your favour.

Why Choose Sterling LexGuard Solicitors

  • Expert solicitors with decades of experience in criminal defence

  • Proven record of preventing prosecutions through early representation

  • Strategic, evidence-based approach tailored to your case

  • Absolute confidentiality and professionalism

  • Nationwide coverage and 24-hour availability

At Sterling LexGuard Solicitors, we combine legal expertise with proactive defence strategies to protect your future before formal charges are ever made.

Take Action Before It’s Too Late

If you are under investigation or awaiting a charging decision, do not wait until charges are filed — by then, key opportunities may be lost.

Contact our expert team today to discuss whether Pre-Charge Representations could stop your case in its tracks.

📞 Call Sterling LexGuard Solicitors 24/7 on +447441352186 for a confidential consultation.

Sterling LexGuard Solicitors – Protecting Your Rights. Defending Your Future.