Mortgage fraud is a criminal offence whereby someone obtains a mortgage by providing false information in relation to a mortgage application. This is sometimes called ‘obtaining a mortgage by deception’. Even the smallest piece of false...
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Confiscation proceedings are a way for prosecutors to deprive people convicted of an offence of any benefit they may have received from the offence (sometimes called ‘proceeds of crime’). A confiscation order will be made, requiring the convicted...
Learning that HMRC are investigating you for fraud is likely to be a very scary situation and it is important to realise that there can be very serious penalties. Understanding the situation you are facing and getting the right legal support are both...
Assaulting a police officer is treated differently under the law than assaulting a member of the public. You could be sentenced to up to two years in prison if convicted, so it is essential to get the very best legal defence if you are arrested or charged...
Manslaughter is one of the most serious criminal offences one can commit and the penalties on conviction can be severe. That said, in some scenarios, a conviction for manslaughter may be the best available option, such as where a defendant is originally...
In England and Wales, serious criminal law matters will proceed to the Crown Court for trial. While cases will usually begin in the Magistrates’ Court, they will be passed on to the Crown Court where the matter at hand requires a trial by jury. ...
In the UK, there are various laws in place which are designed to regulate the safe and proper use of computer systems. Many of these laws fall under the umbrella of the Computer Misuse Act 1990. The Computer Misuse Act is wide in scope and is not...
Over the past twenty years there has been a significant growth in the prosecution of individuals for historic sexual offences. The publicity surrounding the alleged scandals of ‘cover up’ in care institutions and schools has fuelled an increase...
Making a threat to kill is a very serious offence. Even if a threat is not met with any physical violence, it could still lead to very harsh penalties being handed out to anyone who is convicted....
In England and Wales, all criminal law cases will begin in the Magistrates’ Court. This means that if you have been charged with an offence, your first court appearance will always be in the Magistrates’ Court no matter what your case relates to....
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