Fraud is often referred to as white collar crime when viewed in the context of an illegal business transaction. Whether it be a sole trader or a multi-national company, the implications of a fraudulent transaction can undermine the credibility of the business, destroying its reputation and its ability to continue to trade.
Directors held to account for the suspicious transactions will often face an interminable mountain climb to explain their actions to the company. It is important therefore that the company and the directors fully understand the nature of the crime, and how it is investigated and prosecuted.
Fraud offences represent a significant number of criminal cases that are prosecuted in Sheriff Courts across Scotland. A serious fraud involving millions of pounds will be prosecuted in the High Court. Fraud investigations are undertaken by a dedicated department in the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), known as the Financial and Economic Crime Unit.
Richard Freeman (AKA Mr. Technicality) is one of Scotland's most prominent Solicitor Advocates with the skills, decades of experience and technical expertise to vigorously defend your position. Its important to enlist the services of an expert defence lawyer with a strong track record such as Mr. Freeman.
Do not delay, time is vital in order for us to properly examine the evidence against you, contact potential witnesses, ensure timelines are consistent with the evidence and investigate many other aspects in order to create your strongest legal defence.
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Fraud is essentially a crime of dishonesty, aggravated by the essential ingredient of deception, causing someone to act in a way that they would not have done otherwise. The action taken by the victim is called the practical result, which necessarily arises from the deception. The perpetrator does not have to have to benefit for the crime to be completed. The deception can be a simple as a forged signature on a business document, or it can be an elaborate scheme designed to evade detection.
The most common frauds we have defended are:
The life of a fraud investigation usually starts off with an investigation from the Police or other authority. They may take some time gathering the evidence before they contact the suspect for an interview. Usually they will give the suspect a period of notice to arrange an interview.
Occasionally where the evidence is time sensitive and is to be found in the possession of the suspect, or within business premises, the police or relevant authority may obtain a warrant to carry out an urgent dawn raid.
Either way, it is very important that urgent advice is obtained from a solicitor who is experienced in this type of investigation. Over the years we have defended clients who have contacted us after they have been interviewed, by which time they have inadvertently implicated themselves or their business in a crime that they either have not committed, or would have otherwise been acquitted in court, had they taken advice from us prior to the interview.
Criminal Defence Solutions have vast experience in all matters relating to the preparation, investigation and representation of fraud cases including:
Contact Criminal Defence Solutions on 0800 567 7810 to speak to an experienced lawyer now and we will keep you right.
If you are worried about a potential fraud investigation and you are too embarrassed to talk to your family or friends about it Contact us now for a strictly confidential discussion. Often these crimes fall into a grey area and an early discussion can allay fears of a prosecution, or worse a custodial sentence. We will always be able to significantly improve your situation. Do not continue to worry
Penalties for fraud can be severe. If you have been charged with fraud, it is imperative that you obtain competent and expert legal advice as fast as possible. This is a highly specialised area of the law and selecting the right Solicitor Advocate is vital.
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