Thefts & Fraud
Thefts, Fraud, Burglary, Robbery and Dishonest Offences
With decades of combined legal experience, we understand how challenging situations like these can be. Our specialist team have a comprehensive understanding of law relating to theft and fraud matters and are well-equipped to handle a variety of different cases of any size.
If you or your business is facing accusations of theft or fraud, delaying legal counsel could worsen your situation, since anything you do or say while in police questioning may then be used against you or your company. Seeking legal support as soon as possible is essential to building a strong defence.
The majority of theft and fraud-related offences are covered by two pieces of legislation: The Theft Act 1968 and the Fraud Act 2006, charges of which may also be referred to as a “dishonesty charge”.
This covers a range of criminal offences which range from petty theft, all the way up to large-scale corporate fraud. Within this category, such acts also include:
Robbery or Burglary
Handling Stolen Goods
Benefits Fraud
Obtaining Services Dishonestly
Tax Evasion
Money Laundering
Embezzlement or False Accounting
Corruption and Bribary
Blackmail and Extortion
Relatively smaller-scale cases may be dealt with via the police and Crown Prosecution Service – while more complex or large-scale cases may (depending on the nature of the offence) require the involvement of other organisations such as:
Private Prosecutions
Local Authorities
The National Crime Agency
HMRC
The Serious Fraud Office
During police questioning, individuals are entitled to legal representation. Answering questions at this stage without legal guidance is generally considered inadvisable – but seeking professional legal support can help you to build a strong defence while providing reassurance and sound, practical advice. All advice at the police station is free of charge for individuals.
If you or your business are facing theft or fraud-related charges, contact our Newport office on 01633 266999 to find out how we can help. Our professional team of solicitors are ready to help, 24 hours a day.