Facing criminal charges in Jedburgh or anywhere in the Scottish Borders is a serious matter that demands experienced legal representation without delay. Charles Ferguson Solicitors provide specialist criminal defence for clients across the Borders region, accessible from our Glasgow office at 20-23 Woodside Place, G3 7QL. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency advice, police station attendance, and court representation.
Jedburgh Sheriff Court
Criminal cases arising in Jedburgh and the surrounding Borders communities are heard at Jedburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court, Sheriff Court House, Castlegate, Jedburgh TD8 6AR, within the Sheriffdom of Lothian and Borders. The court occupies the former Roxburgh County Buildings, a classical building dating from 1812 at the junction of Castlegate and Market Place, and handles both summary and solemn criminal proceedings for clients across Roxburghshire and the wider Scottish Borders. Less serious summary matters are dealt with at the Justice of the Peace Court, which has sat in the same building since 2008. Our solicitors are fully familiar with the court's procedures, the local Procurator Fiscal office, and the sentencing practices of the sheriffs who sit in Jedburgh.
Criminal Offences We Defend in Jedburgh
Assault and Violence — from minor assault to serious assault and assault to severe injury, including incidents in Jedburgh town centre, licensed premises, and rural communities. Drug Offences — possession, supply, and being concerned in the supply of controlled substances. Domestic Abuse — charges under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018, protective orders, and bail conditions. Theft and Dishonesty — theft, housebreaking, fraud, and reset of stolen property. Road Traffic Offences — drink driving, dangerous driving, and speeding on the A68, A7, and local roads. Rural and Agricultural Crime — poaching, wildlife offences, and agricultural theft. Weapons Offences — knives and offensive weapons. Firearms — shotgun and firearms certificate matters. Bail Matters — applications, reviews, and breach of bail conditions.
Why Choose Charles Ferguson Solicitors in Jedburgh?
Jedburgh Sheriff Court serves one of Scotland's most rural sheriffdoms, and the pattern of cases here differs markedly from the busy urban courts. Rural crime, agricultural matters, and road traffic offences on the A68 and A7 feature heavily alongside the full range of offences common to any Scottish community. Our solicitors combine specialist criminal defence expertise with experience of appearing in courts across Scotland, including smaller sheriffdoms where local knowledge and established professional relationships with the Procurator Fiscal make a genuine difference to outcomes. 24/7 Availability — call 0141 345 5735 at any hour. Legal Aid Specialists — we accept Legal Aid cases and can advise on eligibility. Police Station Attendance. Free Initial Consultation.
What to Do If You Are Charged in Jedburgh
If you are detained or arrested by Police Scotland in the Jedburgh area, you have the right to a private consultation with a solicitor before any interview takes place. Exercise that right and do not answer questions until you have taken advice. If you have been released on an undertaking or received a citation from the Procurator Fiscal to appear at Jedburgh Sheriff Court, contact us promptly. Early instruction allows us to obtain disclosure of the evidence, assess the strength of the Crown case, and advise you clearly on your plea and strategy before your first appearance.
Areas Served Across the Borders
We represent clients across the Scottish Borders, including Jedburgh, Kelso, Hawick, Melrose, Galashiels, Newtown St Boswells, Coldstream, Duns, St Boswells, Denholm, and the surrounding rural communities. Wherever you are in the Borders, expert criminal defence is a phone call away on 0141 345 5735 — available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.