Criminal Law and Representation

Criminal law in Trinidad and Tobago governs offences, including acts that cause harm to individuals, property, or public order. It encompasses a broad range of matters, from traffic and summary offences to indictable crimes such as theft, assault, fraud, and firearm-related charges.

We provide comprehensive legal advice and representation at all stages of the criminal justice process. From the moment of arrest or charge, we are committed to protecting your constitutional rights and ensuring a fair trial. We appear on behalf of clients in the Magistrates’ Court, High Court, and Court of Appeal.

We assist in:

Providing legal advice at the police station upon arrest or detention

Making bail applications in the Magistrates’ Court and High Court

Representing clients at first appearances, arraignments, and remand hearings

Conducting plea negotiations with the prosecution

Preparing and filing legal submissions and applications (no-case submissions, abuse of process, dismissal of charges)

Representing clients at trial in summary and indictable matters

Handling appeals against conviction or sentence

Initiating or defending constitutional motions and judicial review proceedings in criminal contexts