Barrister and solicitor fees

Mike25 | 09:05 Wed 15th Jun 2011 | Criminal

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I was under the impression if I lost a criminal case then I pay the fees and if I won the case then the CPS paid the fees including my solicitor fees! Then why did I just get a call from my solicitors looking to arrange a date to pay their fees before the trial?
If I win the case can I claim the fees back from the court?

If a barrister tells you not to take the stand and that he will answer the questions for you, do you class this as a bad move ?

Can a Not Guilty verdict be appealed or reviewed.

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hc4361

No, not usually. Your solicitor should have explained all this to you if you don't qualify for legal aid.

Mike25

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Well they never, this has been the biggest waste of money and time!

Mike25

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Spoke to my solictor, I can't claim the money back from the CPS. 2500 quid down the ***.....

redcrx

biggest waste of money? surely it isnt if they get you off a criminal charge?

Mike25

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I should even be on a criminal charge. The cps are idiots! No evidence apart from one guy claiming to know me and saying it was me. Even my solicitor says the charges are a joke. An expensive joke!

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