Specialist Evidence. Stronger Outcomes.
Commissioning expert reports to explain underlying causes and mitigate sentencing.
Young or first-time offenders deserve full context—our reports provide it
Young or first-time offenders deserve full context—our reports provide it
Strategic Case Preparation with Medical and Scientific Insight.
At Charles Ferguson Solicitors we regularly instruct leading medical, psychological, psychiatric, and scientific experts to strengthen our clients’ cases and ensure the best possible outcomes—whether in negotiation, sentencing, or trial.
We are often approached by new clients dissatisfied with their previous legal representation, many of whom are referred to us by friends, family members, or colleagues. These clients come to us because they trust they will receive dedicated, strategic, and outcome-focused representation.
In many cases, particularly where a client’s actions appear out of character or influenced by external pressures, we commission specialist reports to help the court understand the underlying factors contributing to the behaviour in question. This is especially valuable for young or vulnerable individuals who have suddenly found themselves before the courts.
We understand the distress that criminal proceedings can cause—not just to clients, but to their families. Our team, many of whom are parents themselves, appreciate the emotional and practical impact of facing criminal charges, particularly where the allegations are exaggerated, false, or disproportionate.
Where appropriate, and often at no cost to the client under Legal Aid, we secure expert reports that have been pivotal in achieving exceptional results—such as:
Avoiding a custodial sentence through the presentation of compelling psychiatric or psychological evidence.
Having charges reduced or dropped altogether after the Crown re-evaluates its position in light of expert opinion.
In serious or high-profile cases, we also instruct our dedicated precognition officer—a former police officer with extensive investigative experience—to take detailed witness statements. These precognitions are a vital part of our preparation, particularly in jury and High Court trials, ensuring we anticipate and counter any evidence presented in court.
Our ability to collect, assess, and present the right information—combined with our use of independent experts and strategic preparation—often makes the difference between conviction and acquittal, or custody and community disposal.
📱 24/7 Line: 01698 285885
At Charles Ferguson Solicitors we regularly instruct leading medical, psychological, psychiatric, and scientific experts to strengthen our clients’ cases and ensure the best possible outcomes—whether in negotiation, sentencing, or trial.
We are often approached by new clients dissatisfied with their previous legal representation, many of whom are referred to us by friends, family members, or colleagues. These clients come to us because they trust they will receive dedicated, strategic, and outcome-focused representation.
In many cases, particularly where a client’s actions appear out of character or influenced by external pressures, we commission specialist reports to help the court understand the underlying factors contributing to the behaviour in question. This is especially valuable for young or vulnerable individuals who have suddenly found themselves before the courts.
We understand the distress that criminal proceedings can cause—not just to clients, but to their families. Our team, many of whom are parents themselves, appreciate the emotional and practical impact of facing criminal charges, particularly where the allegations are exaggerated, false, or disproportionate.
Where appropriate, and often at no cost to the client under Legal Aid, we secure expert reports that have been pivotal in achieving exceptional results—such as:
Avoiding a custodial sentence through the presentation of compelling psychiatric or psychological evidence.
Having charges reduced or dropped altogether after the Crown re-evaluates its position in light of expert opinion.
In serious or high-profile cases, we also instruct our dedicated precognition officer—a former police officer with extensive investigative experience—to take detailed witness statements. These precognitions are a vital part of our preparation, particularly in jury and High Court trials, ensuring we anticipate and counter any evidence presented in court.
Our ability to collect, assess, and present the right information—combined with our use of independent experts and strategic preparation—often makes the difference between conviction and acquittal, or custody and community disposal.
📱 24/7 Line: 01698 285885
At Charles Ferguson Solicitors we regularly instruct leading medical, psychological, psychiatric, and scientific experts to strengthen our clients’ cases and ensure the best possible outcomes—whether in negotiation, sentencing, or trial.
We are often approached by new clients dissatisfied with their previous legal representation, many of whom are referred to us by friends, family members, or colleagues. These clients come to us because they trust they will receive dedicated, strategic, and outcome-focused representation.
In many cases, particularly where a client’s actions appear out of character or influenced by external pressures, we commission specialist reports to help the court understand the underlying factors contributing to the behaviour in question. This is especially valuable for young or vulnerable individuals who have suddenly found themselves before the courts.
We understand the distress that criminal proceedings can cause—not just to clients, but to their families. Our team, many of whom are parents themselves, appreciate the emotional and practical impact of facing criminal charges, particularly where the allegations are exaggerated, false, or disproportionate.
Where appropriate, and often at no cost to the client under Legal Aid, we secure expert reports that have been pivotal in achieving exceptional results—such as:
Avoiding a custodial sentence through the presentation of compelling psychiatric or psychological evidence.
Having charges reduced or dropped altogether after the Crown re-evaluates its position in light of expert opinion.
In serious or high-profile cases, we also instruct our dedicated precognition officer—a former police officer with extensive investigative experience—to take detailed witness statements. These precognitions are a vital part of our preparation, particularly in jury and High Court trials, ensuring we anticipate and counter any evidence presented in court.
Our ability to collect, assess, and present the right information—combined with our use of independent experts and strategic preparation—often makes the difference between conviction and acquittal, or custody and community disposal.
📱 24/7 Line: 01698 285885
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you to come to a Police Station and represent me if I am arrested after 5pm?
Yes, our lawyers can attend police stations at any time of day and we regularly do for our clients.
What time does court usually start?
Courts in Scotland start at 10am, usually.
When can I telephone your lawyers?
Telephone us on 01698 285885 at anytime of day. Our lawyers are contactable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Do you accept payment via credit card, debit card or bank transfer?
When booking online consultations, we accept online payments through Stripe. We accept cash payments and bank transfers outwith that.
The police have given me a ticket for a Road Traffic Offence/Public Disorder do I need to do anything?
If the police or procurator fiscals issue you with a ticket or warning letter, contact us immediately time limits can apply to challenges these tickets or warnings.
I’ve been given a citation for a road trafffic case. Do I just plead not guilty then contact you?
No – contact us today to discuss again we are very successful in having cases dropped due to technicalities that can only be raised and challenged at the start of the process, pleading not guilty can stop these challenges. Contact us today to discuss.
I’ve been given a citation by the Procurator Fiscal, what does this mean? What do I do?
If you receive a citation it means you have been summoned to court. Contact us immediately so that we can discuss with you the next steps, don’t ignore the citation. In road traffic cases, it is important that you do not simply plead not guilty as we are very successful at having cases dropped due to technicalities at this stage.
What’s an arranged attendance?
An arranged attendance is a court date given to you by the Procurator Fiscal if you failed to attend at court previously it is an alternative to them sending the police to arrest you.
I think I’ve given a statement to the police/been cited as a witness, what do I do?
If you have given a statement to the police about a criminal matter, it is likely that you will be cited to attend court as a witness. If you are cited as a witness, or wish to discuss your statement, contact us for a consultation.
The police want to interview me, what do I do?
If you find out that the police want to interview you contact us immediately on our 24/7 helpline,
we are here to help. You are entitled to answer “No Comment” to every question asked, we
advise our clients to do this to preserve their position. If you are unable to speak to us prior to
being detained, ask for us at the police station and we will attend and represent you robustly
The police searched my house and left a note to contact them, what do I do?
Often people find out that the police have a search warrant to search their house after they come back to find their locks change and the house searched. The police, after searching a house, normally leave a calling card to discuss and to arrange an interview. Contact us and we will be able to arrange an interview time that suits you, if an interview is necessary, and we will be able to find out information about the case.
I’ve been told there is a warrant out for me. What do I do?
If you think you have a warrant out for your arrest, contact us immediately, we will be able to do a warrant check, we will be able to help and ask for an arranged attendance to stop you from being arrested.
Do you take on legal aid cases?
At Charles Ferguson Solicitors we are proud to keep to our roots. Over the past four decades we have provided legal assistance and advice to those who qualify for legal aid and will continue to do so. Our rigorous defence includes representation at Police stations, Justice of the Peace Courts, Sheriff Courts and the High Court.
Whether you have been arrested and charged or under investigation our dedicated team is here to guide you. We offer legal aid representation for a wide range of criminal matters and our experienced team is committed to securing the best outcome.
Can you to come to a Police Station and represent me if I am arrested after 5pm?
Yes, our lawyers can attend police stations at any time of day and we regularly do for our clients.
What time does court usually start?
Courts in Scotland start at 10am, usually.
When can I telephone your lawyers?
Telephone us on 01698 285885 at anytime of day. Our lawyers are contactable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Do you accept payment via credit card, debit card or bank transfer?
When booking online consultations, we accept online payments through Stripe. We accept cash payments and bank transfers outwith that.
The police have given me a ticket for a Road Traffic Offence/Public Disorder do I need to do anything?
If the police or procurator fiscals issue you with a ticket or warning letter, contact us immediately time limits can apply to challenges these tickets or warnings.
I’ve been given a citation for a road trafffic case. Do I just plead not guilty then contact you?
No – contact us today to discuss again we are very successful in having cases dropped due to technicalities that can only be raised and challenged at the start of the process, pleading not guilty can stop these challenges. Contact us today to discuss.
I’ve been given a citation by the Procurator Fiscal, what does this mean? What do I do?
If you receive a citation it means you have been summoned to court. Contact us immediately so that we can discuss with you the next steps, don’t ignore the citation. In road traffic cases, it is important that you do not simply plead not guilty as we are very successful at having cases dropped due to technicalities at this stage.
What’s an arranged attendance?
An arranged attendance is a court date given to you by the Procurator Fiscal if you failed to attend at court previously it is an alternative to them sending the police to arrest you.
I think I’ve given a statement to the police/been cited as a witness, what do I do?
If you have given a statement to the police about a criminal matter, it is likely that you will be cited to attend court as a witness. If you are cited as a witness, or wish to discuss your statement, contact us for a consultation.
The police want to interview me, what do I do?
If you find out that the police want to interview you contact us immediately on our 24/7 helpline,
we are here to help. You are entitled to answer “No Comment” to every question asked, we
advise our clients to do this to preserve their position. If you are unable to speak to us prior to
being detained, ask for us at the police station and we will attend and represent you robustly
The police searched my house and left a note to contact them, what do I do?
Often people find out that the police have a search warrant to search their house after they come back to find their locks change and the house searched. The police, after searching a house, normally leave a calling card to discuss and to arrange an interview. Contact us and we will be able to arrange an interview time that suits you, if an interview is necessary, and we will be able to find out information about the case.
I’ve been told there is a warrant out for me. What do I do?
If you think you have a warrant out for your arrest, contact us immediately, we will be able to do a warrant check, we will be able to help and ask for an arranged attendance to stop you from being arrested.
Do you take on legal aid cases?
At Charles Ferguson Solicitors we are proud to keep to our roots. Over the past four decades we have provided legal assistance and advice to those who qualify for legal aid and will continue to do so. Our rigorous defence includes representation at Police stations, Justice of the Peace Courts, Sheriff Courts and the High Court.
Whether you have been arrested and charged or under investigation our dedicated team is here to guide you. We offer legal aid representation for a wide range of criminal matters and our experienced team is committed to securing the best outcome.
Can you to come to a Police Station and represent me if I am arrested after 5pm?
Yes, our lawyers can attend police stations at any time of day and we regularly do for our clients.
What time does court usually start?
Courts in Scotland start at 10am, usually.
When can I telephone your lawyers?
Telephone us on 01698 285885 at anytime of day. Our lawyers are contactable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Do you accept payment via credit card, debit card or bank transfer?
When booking online consultations, we accept online payments through Stripe. We accept cash payments and bank transfers outwith that.
The police have given me a ticket for a Road Traffic Offence/Public Disorder do I need to do anything?
If the police or procurator fiscals issue you with a ticket or warning letter, contact us immediately time limits can apply to challenges these tickets or warnings.
I’ve been given a citation for a road trafffic case. Do I just plead not guilty then contact you?
No – contact us today to discuss again we are very successful in having cases dropped due to technicalities that can only be raised and challenged at the start of the process, pleading not guilty can stop these challenges. Contact us today to discuss.
I’ve been given a citation by the Procurator Fiscal, what does this mean? What do I do?
If you receive a citation it means you have been summoned to court. Contact us immediately so that we can discuss with you the next steps, don’t ignore the citation. In road traffic cases, it is important that you do not simply plead not guilty as we are very successful at having cases dropped due to technicalities at this stage.
What’s an arranged attendance?
An arranged attendance is a court date given to you by the Procurator Fiscal if you failed to attend at court previously it is an alternative to them sending the police to arrest you.
I think I’ve given a statement to the police/been cited as a witness, what do I do?
If you have given a statement to the police about a criminal matter, it is likely that you will be cited to attend court as a witness. If you are cited as a witness, or wish to discuss your statement, contact us for a consultation.
The police want to interview me, what do I do?
If you find out that the police want to interview you contact us immediately on our 24/7 helpline,
we are here to help. You are entitled to answer “No Comment” to every question asked, we
advise our clients to do this to preserve their position. If you are unable to speak to us prior to
being detained, ask for us at the police station and we will attend and represent you robustly
The police searched my house and left a note to contact them, what do I do?
Often people find out that the police have a search warrant to search their house after they come back to find their locks change and the house searched. The police, after searching a house, normally leave a calling card to discuss and to arrange an interview. Contact us and we will be able to arrange an interview time that suits you, if an interview is necessary, and we will be able to find out information about the case.
I’ve been told there is a warrant out for me. What do I do?
If you think you have a warrant out for your arrest, contact us immediately, we will be able to do a warrant check, we will be able to help and ask for an arranged attendance to stop you from being arrested.
Do you take on legal aid cases?
At Charles Ferguson Solicitors we are proud to keep to our roots. Over the past four decades we have provided legal assistance and advice to those who qualify for legal aid and will continue to do so. Our rigorous defence includes representation at Police stations, Justice of the Peace Courts, Sheriff Courts and the High Court.
Whether you have been arrested and charged or under investigation our dedicated team is here to guide you. We offer legal aid representation for a wide range of criminal matters and our experienced team is committed to securing the best outcome.
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