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Covid Bounce Back Loan Fraud Solicitors

COVID loan fraud should not be treated lightly. It is a serious offence that could result in severe punishments for anyone found guilty. If you are accused of Covid loan fraud, our specialist solicitors can provide immediate advice and representation to help you secure the right outcome for your case.

 

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the government extended financial support to businesses through various loans and grants, including the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, Bounce Back Loan Scheme and Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme.

There are stringent rules associated with all of these schemes. Committing any type of fraud associated with Covid loans could lead to criminal action being taken.

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At JD Spicer Zeb, our dedicated fraud solicitors have experience in providing support and representation to businesses accused of committing Covid load fraud. We are well-placed to offer bespoke advice and representation.

We will always look to build a case that means you are able to avoid conviction. That said, in cases where this is not possible, we will take very measure to ensure that any penalties handed out are mitigated as far as possible.

If you are being investigated for Covid loan fraud, you will usually have the option of working with a. duty solicitor. We would always strongly recommend that you work with our specialist solicitors, who have experience in handling even the most complex cases.

No matter the circumstances, it is vital that you do not answer any police questions without a solicitor being present.

Our Covid loan fraud solicitors provide:

  • 24/7 legal support in person and over the phone, 365 days a year
  • Representation anywhere in England or Wales
  • Accredited Police Station Representatives to support you during a police interview

Clear, effective legal advice in any language (see our languages spoken)

How can we help?

Common questions

We always work with the most experienced and best leading UK barristers, KCs (Kings Counsel). We cover all criminal cases 24/7 at the police station and court. Offices in London, Birmingham, and Manchester cover cases across England and Wales. We can offer Legal Aid and affordable Private fee agreements. We can see you the same day, including virtually. Our Senior Partners supervise all of our cases.

How quickly do you respond?

We respond quickly even during out of hours. We do not get our work by paying for online adverts but based on the fact that few criminal law firms can match our 45 years of experience. Most of our cases are still from word-of-mouth recommendations from satisfied clients. We are called daily by dissatisfied clients from firms with less experience than us. We respond very quickly to new enquiries. We know what clients seek and so we update clients rapidly.

Can you get cases dropped?

Yes, read about the recent cases we've helped our clients with here.

We always keep you updated and give straightforward advice. We will get cases dropped early where the case is weak or should not be prosecuted. We will be upfront with you about where you can benefit from a good result with an early guilty plea, such as a discount on your sentence. As we work on cases across all levels with clients from all walks of life, we are excellent at giving clear, spot-on advice. As an established firm, we can allocate a whole team to your case often at short notice to secure evidence to minimise the damage to you. 

Have you won any awards?

OUR PROFESSIONAL BODY THE LAW SOCIETY AWARDED US IN OCTOBER 2020 WITH THE EXCELLENCE IN CLIENT SERVICE AWARD AND STATED - 

"JD Spicer Zeb demonstrated a clear commitment to client service through their work with vulnerable and diverse individuals in what can be severely traumatic circumstances".

Do you offer free consultations?

Where it is possible, we aim to provide an initial consultation to you. If we can speak to you, we can if required inform you about  –

  • Whether we can take the case on and our relevant experience.
  • Public and private funding benefits.
  • Assistance in applying for legal aid where we are likely to accept instructions.
  • An outline of options in police interview only. We will not advise you on which option to adopt.
  • Providing our free written guide explaining the police station process.
  • The gravity of routine and day-to-day offences you face.
  • Consequences of not attending the court or police station.
  • Consequences of interfering with any witnesses.
  • Retaining any evidence in support of your case.
  • If possible an outline of the elements of the offence that the police or CPS must prove.
  • This consultation will normally be by telephone or email and will only be for as long as we deem necessary to establish if we can act for you. If we cannot usefully give you any advice in this manner then we will not continue with the consultation. We will not discuss the case in depth for you to be able to decide on your plea or any significant aspect of the case, as this cannot be undertaken informally.
  • Referring you, if possible, to other firms for matters out of our specialism or if we cannot help.

Consultations do not apply to the following cases –

  • If we do not intend to take the case on.
  • Road Traffic cases, drink driving, drug driving, driving bans, speeding, no insurance, mobile phone use, points etc.
  • In all cases where we do not have the capacity to take your case or the availability of suitably qualified staff to provide an initial free consultation. This is applicable in all cases but especially where a more senior lawyer is required because of your personal needs or the complexity of the case.
  • Harassment/stalking/ coercive behaviour/malicious communications or road traffic cases and most sensitive cases. These cases are often too complicated to assess in short consultations.
  • The locations concerned may be too distant to represent you adequately or it may not be cost-effective for you or us.
  • The case is too complicated to assess or raises various charges or facts, complexity, or history to be considered informally or in a short consultation.
  • In most Legal aid transfers where legal aid is granted to another firm except in very grave cases, we may assess the case and merits for a transfer.
  • If your relationship has broken down with your existing solicitor or several solicitors.
  • If you have been released under investigation and have already had a police station attendance. 
  • If you hold legal aid with another firm and seek a second opinion.
  • If you are calling on behalf of the client as a friend or family member unless you have full authority and full facts.
  • To businesses.
  • Advising whether you were given good advice by your other solicitor.
  • Whether to decide to plead guilty or not guilty.
  • Whether you have an arguable defence in law or factually complicated defences.
  • Any advice you have had after your first court appearance.
  • Any advice on appeal on conviction or sentence.
  • If we feel we are unable to communicate with you.
  • If we are likely to be conflicted or breach our professional rules.

Speak to our Covid loan fraud solicitors today

For a free initial consultation on your legal position and the available options, contact our local offices in London, Birmingham or Manchester.

For urgent advice at any time of day or night regarding Covid loan fraud, please call our Emergency Number 07836 577 556.

Our expertise with Covid loan fraud

Our criminal law solicitors have over 45 years of experience. This has allowed us to work with a variety of clients on all manner of fraud cases, being recognised for our industry-leading skills and expertise along the way.

If you are found guilty of Covid loan fraud, the consequences can be very serious. Having the right legal representation will make all the difference if you are being investigated for suspected Covid loan fraud.

Our criminal defence team includes several police station representatives who will be available 24/7 to provide support.

We have been able to regularly secure positive outcomes for our many of our clients, including in cases where court proceedings have been initiated. If a Magistrates or Crown Court case is launched, our team have the necessary expertise to provide robust representation.

We have also established strong relationships with may of the country’s leading specialist fraud barristers. These relationships hep to ensure that you will always receive the highest standard of support, no matter your circumstances.

Being accused of committing Covid load fraud is likely to be a distressing and overwhelming experience. We recognise this and will be sure to provide you with close personal support throughout the duration of your case.

We are accredited by the Law Society for Criminal Litigation and have also achieved Lexcel accreditation, reflecting the high standards of our legal practice.

As a testament to the high standards of client care our team provides, we frequently receive referrals and recommendations from clients who have been satisfied with our legal services which we have been providing for over 45 years.

Pre-charge bail

If you are interviewed by the police as part of a Covid loan fraud investigation, you may be released on pre-charge bail, also simply referred to as being released on bail.

While on pre-charge bail, you will likely be subject to certain bail conditions. Bail conditions could restrict where you are able to go, or place requirements on you to attend the police station on a certain day.

To find out more in relation to pre-charge bail, please use the links provided below:

Fees and funding

We are always clear and transparent on costs at all times, no matter your circumstances.

Legal aid public funding will be available in some cases, based on the seriousness of the case justifying the grant of public funding.

For clients who do not qualify for legal aid public funding, the alternative option will be to fund their case privately.

To find out more about the way we handle fees (both legal aid public funding and private fees), please use the links provided below:

Related offences

Please note that our expert solicitors also provide advice and support with various related offences, including:

Common questions about Covid bounce back loan fraud

Are HMRC investigating bounce back loans?

HMRC is actively investigating cases of alleged fraud in relation to Covid bounce back loans. For example, a recent case saw an Indian takeaway owner sentenced to 36 weeks in prison, suspended for 18 months, after he was found guilty of using funds from the loan for his own personal gain.

Can you go to jail for a bounce back loan?

A prison sentence is a possibility if you are guilty of committing Covid bounce back loan fraud. The exact punishment you receive will depend on the offence you are alleged to have committed, as well as other factors such as whether it is your first offence.

If a fraud case is held in the Magistrates you could face up to 12 months’ imprisonment, while if a case is heard in the Crown Court you could face up to 10 years’ imprisonment.

Contact our Covid loan fraud solicitors now

If you are due to attend the police station for interview for allegations of Covid loan fraud, or require any urgent specialist advice, immediate representation, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

You can contact a member of our dedicated team of criminal defence lawyers in London, Birmingham, and Manchester by telephone on:

Or email: solicitors@jdspicer.co.uk

Alternatively, you can fill out our quick online enquiry form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

24/7 legal representation for Covid loan fraud cases

Please get in touch for a free initial consultation with one of our expert Covid loan fraud solicitors, as well as for immediate advice and representation.

For immediate representation and advice, you can contact our Emergency Number: 07836 577 556 and we will provide you with the urgent assistance you need.

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