Initial Fixed Fee Appointment
£273.00 plus VAT @ 20% (£54.60) = £327.60
*£346.92 inclusive of Admin Fees (see below†)
- Initial meeting and discussion of the case generally
- Consideration of any available evidence
- Initial written advice
- Agreeing next steps and future costs
- Appointment available via Teams, telephone and face-to-face at all office locations.
Benefits Fraud/Trading Standards/HSE Prosecution Interview (Including Initial Appointment)
| Cost | VAT | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil | £343.00 | £68.60 | £411.60 |
| Cardiff/Gwent area | £401.00 | £80.20 | £481.20 |
| Any other South Wales area | £458.00 | £91.60 | £549.60 |
Police Station
Advice and representation at the police station is provided free of charge under the auspices of the Legal Aid Agency’s Police Station Advice and Assistance Scheme, irrespective of income.
Appointment prior to police station interview is not necessary. Disclosure will be provided prior to interview, with time allowed for private consultation. If however an appointment is preferred, Initial Fixed Fee Appointment will apply.
For advice outside of the police station, if over the age of 18 with income above National Minimum Wage, private rates apply dependent on income (set out below).
| Hourly Rate | |
|---|---|
| £12,475 - £22,000 | £50 per hour plus VAT @ 20% |
| £22,000 - £37,500 | £120 per hours plus VAT @ 20% |
| £37,500 and above | £191 per hours plus VAT @ 20% |
Magistrates Court: Guilty Plea & Motoring Matters (Including Initial Appointment)
Guilty Plea:
Merthyr Tydfil: £436.00 + VAT @ 20% (£87.20) = £523.20
Cardiff/Gwent/Swansea: £545.00 + VAT @ 20% (£109.00) = £654.00
Driving Licence Arguments/Exceptional Hardship Application
Merthyr/Cardiff/Gwent/Swansea: £709.00 + VAT @ 20% (£141.80) = £850.80
**Please Note: Any Additional Attendances Required = £200.00 (incl VAT) per Hearing**
If matters are complex or not straightforward, the fees will be assessed by the Fee Earner and quoted following the Initial Appointment.
Magistrates Court: Not Guilty Trial Matters
Initial Fixed Fee Appointment, with hourly rates based on income bands and the complexity of a case; and range from £191 to £218 per hour, exclusive of VAT and disbursements. An approximation as to costs will be provided.
Additional Fees
All new instructions incur the following (unless previously paid and ID previously provided is in date)
- Onboarding Digital Admin Fee: £4.10 plus VAT @ 20% (£0.82) = £4.92
- Legl Identification Verification Fee: £12.00 plus VAT @ 20% (£2.40) = £14.40
All fees, excluding appointments, are subject to disbursements (when applicable):
- Mileage at £0.45p per mile plus VAT @ 20%
- Parking at cost
- Photocopying/Printing at £0.25 per page plus VAT @ 20%
Legal Aid
Legal Aid may be available in Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court cases, subject to two eligibility criteria; an Interest of Justice test and a Financial Means test.
Persons under 16 years or under 18 years in full-time education or in receipt of a “Passporting Benefit”, automatically qualify for Legal Aid based on Means. The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) will then assess whether it is also in the Interest of Justice for Legal Aid to be granted.
Persons 18 years and over with a source of income, other than a “Passporting Benefit”, the LAA will assess “adjusted income”. The Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court have different Means Thresholds.
Magistrates' Court
| Means Eligibility | |
|---|---|
| Less than £12,475 | Eligible |
| £12,475 - £22,325 | LAA to assess disposable income |
| £22,325 and above | Ineligible |
Crown Court
| Means Eligibility | |
|---|---|
| Less than £12,475 | Eligible |
| £12,475 - £37,500 | Eligible, subject to contribution |
| £37,500 and above | Ineligible |
Likelihood of Legal Aid and/or submission of an application to the Legal Aid Agency, will be dealt with during Initial Appointment.
PLEASE NOTE:
Identification and Payment on Account must be provided prior to appointment/attendance. Failure to provide this, will result in the appointment/attendance being cancelled.
Motoring Law
Our expertise in the area of road traffic law is excellent and we have often helped individual and businesses deal with the obligations and requirements of the road traffic legislation. Successfully keeping and defending licences.
We can offer a wide range of funding options including, fixed fees, legal aid, insurance funding and payment plans.
We can offer representation at any time, day and night.
Why choose JNP Legal's Crime and Motoring Law Team?
With a team that includes qualified duty solicitors and accredited representatives for court and police stations, Higher Court Advocates (Criminal Division) and Members of the Law Society Criminal Law Accreditation scheme, we have the expertise you need, with a range of funding options available to you and a drive to do the best we can for you.
