Cumbernauld is one of the larger towns in North Lanarkshire and it has no court of its own, so a charge arising here is prosecuted at Airdrie. That journey east catches people out, and so does the speed at which a custody case can call. The decisions that matter most — whether to be interviewed, what to accept about bail, whether the complaint is one the Crown can prove — are taken in the first day or two. Charles Ferguson Solicitors act for clients throughout North Lanarkshire from our Hamilton office at 1 Barrack Street, Hamilton ML3 0DG. Call 01698 285 885, or our Glasgow office on 0141 345 5735, at any hour of the day or night.
Airdrie Sheriff Court
Criminal cases arising in Cumbernauld are prosecuted at Airdrie Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court, Sheriff Court House, Graham Street, Airdrie ML6 6EE, within the Sheriffdom of South Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway. The court takes both summary business and solemn cases prosecuted on indictment before a jury, and the Justice of the Peace Court deals with lower-tariff summary complaints. The most serious charges are prosecuted in the High Court of Justiciary. Airdrie carries a substantial share of North Lanarkshire's criminal work, and its rolls are correspondingly busy — check your citation carefully, because it will say Airdrie and not Cumbernauld.
Criminal Offences We Defend in Cumbernauld
Assault — common assault through to assault to severe injury, including incidents in the town centre and the village and in licensed premises. Drug Offences — possession, supply and being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs, including charges arising from stops on the M80 corridor. Theft and Dishonesty — housebreaking, shoplifting, reset and fraud, together with theft of loads and equipment from the distribution and manufacturing sites at Wardpark and the surrounding industrial estates. Domestic Abuse — charges under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018, with bail conditions and non-harassment orders. Public Order — threatening or abusive behaviour under section 38 of the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010. Weapons Offences — knives and offensive weapons. Sexual Offences — charges under the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009, including advice from the investigation stage. Road Traffic Offences — drink driving, dangerous driving and speeding on the M80, A80 and A8011. Bail — applications, reviews and alleged breaches.
Why Choose Charles Ferguson Solicitors in Cumbernauld?
Our Hamilton office at 1 Barrack Street is set up for exactly this kind of work, and North Lanarkshire cases are routine for us rather than an excursion. That matters in a busy court like Airdrie, where knowing the local practice and getting disclosure moving early are the practical difference between a case that is prepared and one that is merely attended. We read what the Crown actually has, test whether corroboration genuinely exists, examine the procedure followed at the police station, and advise you on that basis. 24/7 Availability — call 01698 285 885 or 0141 345 5735 at any hour. Legal Aid Specialists — we accept Legal Aid work and will assess your eligibility immediately. Police Station Attendance. Free Initial Consultation.
What to Do If You Are Charged in Cumbernauld
If Police Scotland detain you in North Lanarkshire, you are entitled to a private consultation with a solicitor before any interview takes place. Insist on that right and answer no questions until you have taken advice. If you have been released on an undertaking, or a citation has arrived from the Procurator Fiscal requiring you to appear at Airdrie Sheriff Court, contact us as soon as the paperwork arrives and allow for the travel — Airdrie is a fair distance from Cumbernauld by public transport. Early instruction lets us obtain disclosure, test the Crown case and advise you realistically before you are asked to plead.
Areas Served Across North Lanarkshire
We represent clients throughout Cumbernauld and North Lanarkshire, including Condorrat, Abronhill, Kildrum, Seafar, Carbrain, Westfield, Balloch, Kilsyth, Croy, Queenzieburn, Banton, Moodiesburn, Chryston, Muirhead, Airdrie and Coatbridge. Cases regularly arise on the M80, the A80, the A8011, the A73 and the A806. Call 01698 285 885 or 0141 345 5735 at any hour.