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23 May 2022

Fraud is one of the most common crimes carried out here in the UK, however, it is complex and unique to each perpetrator and victim, and can have devastating impact for both. If you have been accused of fraudulent activity it is important that you contact us at our firm immediately, so that we can delegate our specialist fraud solicitor to help deal with your case.

You may be placed under arrest or you may be called in for questioning, but it is important that in that moment you stay calm, remember to contact ABV Solicitors and ask for us to delegate our expert fraud solicitor to you.

The effects of fraud crime

A fraud allegation can have a significant detrimental impact on all aspects of your life. It can affect your relationships with your family and friends and it can affect your social reputation. You may lose your job, ruin career prospects, pay a very large fine and you could even face imprisonment. It is important that you have our advice and assistance from the outset to help make sure that you do not implicate yourself any further. Our fraud solicitor can help you to achieve the best possible outcome for your case.

There are abundant factors which are taken into consideration by the court when prosecuting a fraud case. There are many questions which we will pose to you, as we have to try our best to find out as much information as possible to help ease the process for you.

The judge will consider many different factors. They will think about whether or not the crime was planned over a long period of time or whether it was opportunistic. They will look at the level of skill involved in carrying out the fraud, how long it was going on for and the motivation behind the crime will also determine the outcome of your case. The loss sustained by the victim will influence your punishment; this includes the overall impact it has had on their life and whether they were vulnerable to begin with.

To what extent you were involved in the crime will also influence the outcome of your case. This is known as the level of culpability and is determined by weighing up all the factors of the case to find out your involvement in the planning and execution of the crime.

How we can help you

To help your defence our fraud solicitor will show that you have no previous convictions or at least no similar convictions. We will show that you are remorseful for your actions, that your level of culpability was low and that you are a person of good character and exemplary conduct who deserves a chance to rectify their actions. By cooperating with the investigation and the case itself you will be able to help us achieve a positive outcome.

Here at ABV Solicitors we are a leading firm of specialist criminal defence solicitors and we have plenty of experience in dealing with fraud crimes. We will put together a strong defence for you and know that with your assistance we are capable of achieving the best possible outcome for your case.