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Criminal, Military & Road Traffic Law Specialists in Salisbury
We are Redhead & Jones, South Wiltshire's sole law firm dedicated exclusively to criminal, military, and road traffic defence work. Established in 2010, our highly experienced team provides expert legal advice and representation to suspects and defendants facing police investigations or court proceedings. With combined decades of experience, including higher court advocacy rights and specialist military law expertise, we offer tailored defence strategies.Legal Aid is available for eligible clients, ensuring access to justice regardless of financial circumstances. Our Salisbury-based practice handles cases ranging from minor traffic offences to complex criminal trials, including high-profile matters with national significance. We prioritise client communication, providing clear guidance through legal processes while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.
Services
Criminal Law
Military Law
Road Traffic Defence
Court Representation
Legal Aid Services
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- Exclusive focus on criminal, military & road traffic law since 2010
- Team holds higher court advocacy rights for Crown Court representation
- Proven track record in high-profile and complex legal cases
- Specialist military law expertise with international case experience
- Legal Aid available for eligible clients across Wiltshire
Services
Criminal Law
We provide robust defence representation for criminal offences ranging from minor charges to serious allegations like murder and drug trafficking. Our solicitors with higher court rights advocate in Crown Courts and Appeals Courts. With decades of local and national experience, we develop tailored defence strategies focusing on case-specific evidence and mitigating circumstances.
Military Law
Specialist military court representation including Court Martial and Summary Appeals Court proceedings. We advise on disciplinary procedures, command decisions, and post-conviction sentencing mitigation. Our solicitors handle complex cases with potential career-ending consequences, ensuring proper legal safeguards for service personnel facing military tribunals.
Road Traffic Defence
Comprehensive defence for road traffic offences including penalty points accumulation, disqualification risks, and dangerous driving allegations. We challenge evidence and negotiate mitigating factors to protect clients' livelihoods dependent on driving privileges. Our specialists handle obscure regulations and high-risk cases requiring licence preservation strategies.
Court Representation
Experienced courtroom advocacy in Magistrates', Crown, and military courts. Our solicitors with higher audience rights present complex legal arguments directly before judges. We prepare detailed case dossiers, cross-examine witnesses, and develop persuasive defence narratives tailored to each proceeding's specific requirements and evidential challenges.
Legal Aid Services
We offer Legal Aid for eligible clients in criminal, military, and road traffic cases. Our team assists with application processes and ensures representation regardless of financial constraints. This service maintains equal access to justice while delivering the same rigorous defence standards as privately funded cases across all court levels.
People
Nick Redhead
Solicitor
Qualified in 1991 with exclusive criminal law focus. Holds higher court rights for Crown Court and Court of Appeal appearances. Specialises in serious offences including murder and drugs trafficking. Member of Salisbury Duty Solicitor Scheme since 2010.
Paul Jones
Solicitor
Practising criminal law since 1987. Recognised military law expert handling high-profile cases. Successfully defended complex Court Martial matters influencing procedural reforms. Extensive experience in serious crime and military disciplinary proceedings.
Trevor Line
Consultant Solicitor
Criminal law practitioner since 1981 with higher court advocacy rights. Specialist in military court cases across the UK and overseas. Former practice owner with continuous Salisbury Duty Solicitor Scheme membership. Focuses on complex Court Martial defence strategies.
Matthew George
Consultant Legal Executive
Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives with early advocacy rights. Led criminal departments at major firms before joining in 2019. Notable for handling the Salisbury area's only recent double murder case with successful mitigation outcomes.
Questions
Do you offer Legal Aid services?
Yes, we provide Legal Aid services for eligible clients across all our practice areas.
Can you represent military personnel?
Yes, we specialise in military law with extensive experience handling Court Martial cases and Summary Appeals Court matters.
What road traffic offences do you handle?
We defend all road traffic offences including drink driving, penalty points accumulation, dangerous driving and speeding allegations.
Do you operate outside Wiltshire?
While based in Salisbury, our military law expertise takes us to courts nationwide and internationally.
