The services that a solicitor can provide
Being accused of fraud can be damaging to you and your company, and it is important to receive expert advice to know more about how to approach this situation and what your rights are. Your highly-trained fraud solicitor can help represent you through this process and help you get the best outcome possible.
SFO investigations
SFO stands for the Serious Fraud Office, and they are a prosecuting authority which uses the knowledge of both lawyers and investigators to investigate cases which are of particular public importance. If you or your company are being investigated by the SFO, this can be serious and can affect how you run your business. A solicitor will have the knowledge to be able to advise and prepare you for every step of the investigation, and create the best defense possible.
Investment fraud
This type of fraud usually involves the alleged being accused of using certain high-pressure selling methods to sell highly overpriced investments to people. This is usually done by using false representations of the investments or making misleading claims to boost the chances of selling the investment. The conviction of this fraudulent crime can be very devastating, so it is important to get a strong defense against this. Solicitors are usually very well experienced with cases such as these, so you can be confident that you will receive the best service possible.
Money laundering
Money laundering is a serious crime, and the repercussions can be hard-felt. If you are being accused of this crime, you will need a strong defense in order to reduce the consequences that may come. A solicitor at ABV solicitors can help you through this investigation step-by-step, to give you as much peace of mind as possible. Money laundering involves someone lying about how they obtain their money, an example would be someone who was drug trafficking but covering their earnings by owning a legitimate business. If you are being accused of this, contact your solicitor today to receive the best legal preparation for your trial.
Immigration fraud
If you or someone you know has been arrested for immigration fraud, it is important to contact a legal team as soon as possible to start discussing your case. These investigations can be fast-paced, so it is important to get help quickly for your defense. The team at ABV solicitors can speak in a wide array of languages, which really helps in cases like these. They can also provide highly-trained translators for you to further help you build your defense in a comfortable and understanding way.
Advice at the police station
If you have been arrested for any of the types of fraud that have been mentioned here, a solicitor can quickly give you advice when you are at the police station. This is a 24-hour service to help with the legalities of your arrest and help you understand what your rights are. If you have an investigation that is pending, a solicitor can help you to prepare for any interviews that you may have come up. They can even arrange a voluntary meeting on your behalf, which can sometimes also mean bypassing of fingerprint taking, photographs etc.
