Bhandal Law - Criminal Defence Solicitors for Fraud Offences
If you are accused of any fraud
offence, you need Bhandal Law on your side. We are a leading criminal defence
law firm based in Birmingham and Nottingham, with over 20 years of experience
in defending clients accused of all types of fraud offences.
Fraud offences are crimes of
dishonesty that involve deliberately deceiving a victim for personal gain, such
as money or property, in a manner that causes them a loss. Fraud offences can
range from simple scams to complex schemes involving multiple parties,
transactions, and jurisdictions. Fraud offences can also involve the use of
digital technologies, such as online banking, e-commerce, or cybercrime.
Fraud offences are taken very
seriously by the courts and can result in severe penalties, including
imprisonment, fines, confiscation of assets, and criminal records. Fraud
offences can also affect your reputation, employment, business, and immigration
prospects.
At Bhandal Law, we have a team of
specialist criminal defence solicitors who can advise and represent you at
every stage of the legal process, from the police station to the court. We can
help you with:
False
accounting - This is when you falsify or alter any account or record with
the intention to deceive or mislead. The penalty for this offence can be
up to seven years in prison or an unlimited fine, or both.
False
statements by company directors - This is when you make a false statement
or omit any material fact as a director of a company with the intention to
deceive or mislead. The penalty for this offence can be up to seven years
in prison or an unlimited fine, or both.
False
representation - This is when you dishonestly make a false statement or
representation to another person with the intention to make a gain for
yourself or another, or cause a loss to another. The penalty for this
offence can be up to ten years in prison or an unlimited fine, or both.
Failing
to disclose information - This is when you dishonestly fail to disclose
any information that you are under a legal duty to disclose with the
intention to make a gain for yourself or another, or cause a loss to
another. The penalty for this offence can be up to ten years in prison or
an unlimited fine, or both.
Abuse
of position - This is when you occupy a position in which you are expected
to safeguard the financial interests of another person and you dishonestly
abuse that position with the intention to make a gain for yourself or
another, or cause a loss to another. The penalty for this offence can be
up to ten years in prison or an unlimited fine, or both.
Obtaining
services dishonestly - This is when you dishonestly obtain services for
yourself or another by deception or other means and avoid payment in whole
or in part. The penalty for this offence can be up to five years in prison
or an unlimited fine, or both.
Possessing,
making or supplying articles for use in frauds - This is when you possess,
make or supply any article such as a document, device, program or software
that is designed or adapted for use in frauds. The penalty for this
offence can be up to ten years in prison or an unlimited fine, or both.
We have extensive knowledge and
expertise in dealing with all types of fraud offences, including complex and
serious cases involving organised crime groups, large-scale operations,
international networks, and undercover operations. We have access to leading
experts and barristers who can assist us in challenging the prosecution’s
evidence, exploring all possible defences, and presenting your case in the best
possible light.
We offer a free initial consultation
to discuss your case and advise you on how we can help. We can also provide you
with 24/7 legal advice and representation at the police station if you are
arrested or questioned in relation to a fraud offence. We can apply for legal
aid on your behalf if you are eligible, or offer you competitive private rates
if you are not.
If you need expert criminal defence
solicitors for a fraud offence, do not hesitate to contact us today. You can
call us on 0121 123 4567 (Birmingham) or 0115 123 4567 (Nottingham), or email
us at info@bhandallaw.co.uk. Alternatively, you can fill out our online enquiry
form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Bhandal Law - The best defence for
your case.
Don’t let a fraud offence ruin your
life - contact us today for a free consultation and find out how we can help
you. Whether you are facing a minor scam charge or a serious conspiracy charge,
we have the experience and expertise to defend you. We will fight for your rights
and interests throughout the legal process and work hard to achieve the best
possible outcome for you.
Bhandal Law - Your trusted criminal
defence solicitors for fraud offences.
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