Defence for Public Disorder & Assault Charges.
Many charges arise from alcohol-influenced or disputed events—we challenge inaccurate accounts.
Strategic Legal Support for Breach of the Peace & Assault Allegations
Strategic Legal Support for Breach of the Peace & Assault Allegations
Clear Advice. Strong Defence. Fair Outcome.
We are regularly instructed by individuals—many of whom have never been in trouble before—who are facing charges involving public disorder. These include offences such as:
Breach of the Peace or Section 38 offences
Common assault (e.g. no visible injury)
Assault to injury or serious injury (e.g. bruising, cuts, broken bones)
In all cases, there are two sides to every allegation. Our role is to present your side clearly, professionally, and robustly in court.
We have acted for a wide range of clients including professionals such as civil servants, teachers, and healthcare workers—individuals who, through no fault of their own, became involved in situations that escalated unfairly and resulted in police action. Whether you’ve been arrested, cited, given an undertaking to appear in court, or told your case will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal, we can represent you at every stage.
These incidents often occur at night, in or around pubs or nightclubs, and may involve alcohol or drug use. In many cases, the complainer’s account may be influenced or inaccurate. We carefully prepare each case, cross-examine witnesses, and ensure that your version of events is fully and fairly presented.
In other situations, clients contact us to help them resolve the case efficiently—seeking advice on the best plea or outcome available. We are experienced negotiators and frequently work with the Procurator Fiscal to secure the most favourable outcome possible, including:
Deferred sentences for good behaviour
Fines or admonishment (a conviction with no further penalty)
Community-based disposals such as supervision or unpaid work
Avoidance of custodial sentences through strategic mitigation
Recent examples of positive results in such cases can be found on our [Case Studies] page.
If you are arrested, charged, or cited in relation to an assault or public disorder offence—whether at Hamilton Sheriff Court, Glasgow Sheriff Court, or anywhere in Scotland—contact us immediately for professional advice and representation.
📱 24/7 Line: 01698 285885
We are regularly instructed by individuals—many of whom have never been in trouble before—who are facing charges involving public disorder. These include offences such as:
Breach of the Peace or Section 38 offences
Common assault (e.g. no visible injury)
Assault to injury or serious injury (e.g. bruising, cuts, broken bones)
In all cases, there are two sides to every allegation. Our role is to present your side clearly, professionally, and robustly in court.
We have acted for a wide range of clients including professionals such as civil servants, teachers, and healthcare workers—individuals who, through no fault of their own, became involved in situations that escalated unfairly and resulted in police action. Whether you’ve been arrested, cited, given an undertaking to appear in court, or told your case will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal, we can represent you at every stage.
These incidents often occur at night, in or around pubs or nightclubs, and may involve alcohol or drug use. In many cases, the complainer’s account may be influenced or inaccurate. We carefully prepare each case, cross-examine witnesses, and ensure that your version of events is fully and fairly presented.
In other situations, clients contact us to help them resolve the case efficiently—seeking advice on the best plea or outcome available. We are experienced negotiators and frequently work with the Procurator Fiscal to secure the most favourable outcome possible, including:
Deferred sentences for good behaviour
Fines or admonishment (a conviction with no further penalty)
Community-based disposals such as supervision or unpaid work
Avoidance of custodial sentences through strategic mitigation
Recent examples of positive results in such cases can be found on our [Case Studies] page.
If you are arrested, charged, or cited in relation to an assault or public disorder offence—whether at Hamilton Sheriff Court, Glasgow Sheriff Court, or anywhere in Scotland—contact us immediately for professional advice and representation.
📱 24/7 Line: 01698 285885
We are regularly instructed by individuals—many of whom have never been in trouble before—who are facing charges involving public disorder. These include offences such as:
Breach of the Peace or Section 38 offences
Common assault (e.g. no visible injury)
Assault to injury or serious injury (e.g. bruising, cuts, broken bones)
In all cases, there are two sides to every allegation. Our role is to present your side clearly, professionally, and robustly in court.
We have acted for a wide range of clients including professionals such as civil servants, teachers, and healthcare workers—individuals who, through no fault of their own, became involved in situations that escalated unfairly and resulted in police action. Whether you’ve been arrested, cited, given an undertaking to appear in court, or told your case will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal, we can represent you at every stage.
These incidents often occur at night, in or around pubs or nightclubs, and may involve alcohol or drug use. In many cases, the complainer’s account may be influenced or inaccurate. We carefully prepare each case, cross-examine witnesses, and ensure that your version of events is fully and fairly presented.
In other situations, clients contact us to help them resolve the case efficiently—seeking advice on the best plea or outcome available. We are experienced negotiators and frequently work with the Procurator Fiscal to secure the most favourable outcome possible, including:
Deferred sentences for good behaviour
Fines or admonishment (a conviction with no further penalty)
Community-based disposals such as supervision or unpaid work
Avoidance of custodial sentences through strategic mitigation
Recent examples of positive results in such cases can be found on our [Case Studies] page.
If you are arrested, charged, or cited in relation to an assault or public disorder offence—whether at Hamilton Sheriff Court, Glasgow Sheriff Court, or anywhere in Scotland—contact us immediately for professional advice and representation.
📱 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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