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PPU and Barristers?

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Scaredremorse

Member since
December 2024

9 posts

Posted Thu January 23, 2025 4:30pmReport post

Hey huns,



I have a question surrounding barristers and probation.

does everyone get a defence barrister in crown court even if they have not instructed a solicitor?



also with probation, how long before your case is heard do you get a probation visit or meeting where a PSR is completed - thanks in advance.



my family has been ripped up because of my OH stupid addiction.



Thanks , x

Ocean

Member since
September 2023

837 posts

Posted Thu January 23, 2025 10:34pmReport post

Hi, we employed a local firm of solicitors to support my son. He had a solicitor attend magistrates court with him and a more senior solicitor from the same firm who had obtained the right to represent clients in the Crown Court attend crown court with him so there was no Barrister.

The PSR was done by probation about a week before the crown court hearing.

Scaredremorse

Member since
December 2024

9 posts

Posted Fri January 24, 2025 10:31amReport post

Hey ocean.



thanks for replying.



do you mind me asking if you can PM me with costs?