WHITE COLLAR CRIME : SPECIALIST CRIMINAL SOLICITORS

The seriousness of white collar crime should not be underestimated as these offences frequently involve large sums of money together with an element of breach of trust and often with the involvement of co-conspirators. The offence of conspiracy carries with it a potential life sentence:-

A conspiracy is an agreement between two or more people to carry out a criminal purpose, whether that purpose is an end in itself or a means to an end.

These cases are usually complicated and may involve the analysis of thousands of documents by specialist police officers over a period of years. A conviction can lead to a sentence of imprisonment even if the offender has no previous record of criminal convictions. If you have been accused of an offence of this nature you need to be absolutely sure that the firm of solicitors who you instruct to represent you in court knows what they are doing and that they have the track record and experience to properly present your defence. If you are being investigated or have been arrested or charged you need to know that your lawyers have the expertise to handle your case. Our lawyers are fully equipped to meet the most demanding cases including:-

• corporate fraud
• Department of Trade and Industry cases
• VAT and Inland Revenue investigations
• accounting investigations
• mortgage fraud
• large scale fraud against financial institutions
• charities fraud

UK Criminal Lawyers is a national network of solicitors practising in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland who specialise in the defence of white collar crime and serious fraud charges. All of the network lawyers are members of Legal Services Commission Specialist Fraud Panel entitling them to represent clients who have been charged with complex, serious offences using the legal aid scheme to prepare and pay for their defence. Only solicitors who satisfy stringent appointment criteria are allowed membership of the Legal Services Commission Specialist Fraud Panel.

Legal Aid for the defence of white collar crime charges in the Magistrates Court is available without a means test and in the Crown Court legal aid will be granted provided that the court is satisfied that the interests of justice are served by publicly funding a defence team. In these cases the interests of justice test may be satisfied in the following circumstances:-

• if there is likely to be a sentence of imprisonment if convicted
• if mental or physical disability or language problems cause difficulties in understanding the proceedings
• if the outcome of a guilty plea or verdict could lead to termination of employment
• for appeals against decisions of the courts
• for proceedings relating to allegations of contempt of court

If you are under investigation or have been arrested or charged with an offence you need to be sure that your solicitor has the expertise and experience to protect you from the loss of your liberty. Serious fraud defence is a specialised area of legal work and it is in your interests to be represented by an expert. If you would like to talk to an experienced lawyer who will give you clear advice on your legal rights with no charge just use the help line. If after talking to us you decide not to take matters further you are under no obligation to do so and you will not be charged anything at all.

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