You will be able to see a solicitor or legal representative privately in the police station, free of charge. You can also ask for the solicitor to be present during any police questioning. You may also be photographed and have your fingerprints taken. ②The presence of a lawyer at a police lineup is also extremely important③
A loser pays plan should also include a provision for “;lawyer pays“;. Lawyer pays should be used in situations where the judge decides that the case was brought without merit or in cases where the lawyers have violated the rules of professional conduct. If a lawyer behaves in a manner that isn't honest and ethical, the lawyer, not the client, should pay the legal expenses of the other party. This would help enforce legal ethics which are given mere lip service here in America.④