D awn Raids & Challenging Search Warrants

Dawn Raids 

A Dawn Raid is usually when individuals and/or businesses are raided in the early hours of the morning, usually frightened and unsure how to react.  

The first time an individual or company becomes aware that it is subject to an investigation is when investigators appear at their doorstep seeking to conduct a search to locate, seize and retain documentation or other material relevant to an investigation. This may also include the arrest of individuals. 

If you are worried or concerned about the prospect of a dawn raid in the future, we can assist you in putting together a procedure to follow and how to contact Belgravia Solicitors. 

Challenging Search Warrants 

All search warrants can be challenged provided the grounds exist for a challenge. At Belgravia Solicitors we understand when you are searched you will be anxious, worried, scared and unsure as who to turn to and what to do. 

We at Belgravia Solicitors are prepared for emergency response, to attend on our clients, and immediately protect our client’s interests. 

Investigators can gain entry by obtaining a warrant through statutory powers or by a court order in both criminal and civil cases. They are available to a wide range of law enforcement bodies including the police, Serious Fraud Office, Financial Conduct Authority, HM Revenue and Customs, Health and Safety Executive, and local authorities. 

At Belgravia Solicitors we help to supervise searches to ensure that the rights and entitlements of our clients are preserved. We ensure that investigators do not go outside of the scope of the warrant. 

We also provide comprehensive advice about the steps following the aftermath of a search including challenging the legal basis of a search and dealing with any subsequent investigations and prosecutions. 

If you are worried or concerned and want to know whether you can challenge a search warrant, at Belgravia Solicitors we are experienced at advising and challenging warrants, for advice and assistance contact us as soon as possible.