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Pre-Charge Legal Advice

If you are under investigation in relation to criminal or regulatory allegations, SPH Legal can provide specialist pre-charge advice through a regulated law firm.

Acting early can be crucial in protecting your rights and allows for pre-charge engagement to take place. Sam Healey, an expert defence solicitor, will guide you and help protect your rights from the outset.

Free Initial Discussion – Call Today

If you are being investigated, have been asked to attend a voluntary interview under caution or are on bail, contact SPH Legal for a confidential consultation. We will listen to your concerns and outline the most effective steps to protect your position. Call today on 03301 332230.

Expertise

Sam Healey has extensive experience providing pre-charge advice to clients facing investigations for a wide range of offences. He is proactive and robust in the investigation stage, supporting individuals throughout, building strong representations against charges being authorised and ensuring you are protected at each stage. Whether you are under investigation for fraud, financial crime, assault, drug offences, conspiracies, regulatory offences or other criminal matters, Sam offers a proactive approach from the outset.

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      The Importance of Acting Early

      Pre-charge intervention is often the most effective way to protect your rights. Sam engages with the police, CPS, and other investigators early, scrutinising the evidence and advising on the best approach before formal charges are considered. By acting quickly, he aims to minimise the risk of prosecution and secure the best possible outcome for you.

      Pre-Charge Engagement Service - National Support

      Support provided during the pre-charge stage includes:

      • Advice and preparation for interviews
      • Drafting written representations
      • Early engagement with investigators to challenge the case against you
      • Representations against charges based on lack of realistic prospect of conviction or public interest considerations
      • Reviewing and presenting evidence to support your position, including texts, emails, CCTV, medical records, and witness statements
      • Preparing detailed timelines and chronologies to strengthen your defence
      • Guidance on how to respond to requests for information or access to materials

      Free Initial Discussion – Call Today

      If you are under investigation, contact SPH Legal for a confidential consultation. Sam will assess your situation, explain your options, and develop a tailored strategy to protect your rights and, wherever possible, prevent unnecessary prosecution. Call today on 03301 332230.

      Meet the team

      Sam Healey

      Consultant Defence Solicitor
      Sam Healey is an award-winning consultant specialising in Fraud and Financial Crime, Serious and Complex Criminal Investigations, Asset Recovery, Regulatory Defence, and Serious Motoring Offences. As founder of SPH Legal, he provides senior-level expertise guiding clients through the critical pre-charge stage, where informed strategy can significantly influence outcomes.

      With a career rooted in top-tier national practice, Sam spent over a decade at a Top 100 UK law firm and previously led a nationally recognised team. His experience spans criminal defence, fraud and financial crime, regulatory matters, asset recovery, POCA proceedings, and serious motoring offences, giving him strategic insight rarely found outside major national firms.

      Recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for his knowledge, leadership, and client service, Sam is known for meticulous preparation, tactical insight, and a personal, discreet approach. He ensures clients receive clear communication, robust strategy, and continuous support from the very start of an investigation.

      Why Choose SPH Legal?

      As specialists in pre-charge legal advice, we understand the anxiety and uncertainty of being under investigation. Sam is committed to providing:

      • Specialist Knowledge: Extensive experience in pre-charge representation and criminal investigations.
      • Proactive Service: Early, strategic engagement to prevent charges.
      • Client-Focused Advice: Clear, practical guidance tailored to your circumstances.
      • Trusted Support: Expert consultancy through a regulated law firm, protecting your rights and interests.

      What To Expect

      From the moment you contact SPH Legal, early action is prioritised. Sam reviews all available evidence, engages with investigators, and explores every opportunity to prevent a prosecution. The aim is to reduce the risk of charges and safeguard your future.

      With SPH Legal, you will receive expert pre-charge advice and dedicated consultancy committed to protecting your rights and achieving the best possible outcome.

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      Testimonials

      “I would just like to thank Sam Healey once again for his services… I really couldn’t believe the outcome as I expected the worst. If it wasn’t for his understanding and hard work it would have been a lot worse… I would recommend anyone to use Sam”

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      “Sam Healey is a master tactician and is all across every case he does. He is one of the very best.”

      Legal 500

      “Sam is every inch the professional and showed tenacity, effort and attention to detail throughout my case… Words cannot express how relieved I felt at the conclusion of the matter… Sam never flinched from the objective of truth and fact… my recommendation would be given without reservation. I genuinely cannot thank him enough, and would wholeheartedly recommend Sam to anyone else needing similar help.”

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      “He is meticulous, passionate and he provides clients with an exceptional level of service.”

      Chambers & Partners

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          SPH Legal can help wherever you are located, from our base in Manchester. 

          Call today on 0333 057 3061

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