Criminal Defence

Liar-The truth will out

 18th Sep 2017  News

LIAR? Liar, ITV's new 6-part drama, is gripping the nation, with people already reaching conclusions as to whether Laura, played by the actress Joanne Froggatt (better known for her role as Anna Bates in Downton Abbey)... Read more

Deferred Prosecution Agreements

 8th Jan 2017  News

Deferred Prosecution Agreements were introduced in the UK in February 2014. The first was agreed in October 2015 and we have now seen a second approved in July this year. The SFO would have the public believe that DPAs a... Read more

Conspiracy to Defraud

 Jan 2017  Case Studies

R v H [2012] Croydon Crown Court - This was the penultimate case in a string of HMRC frauds perpetrated and conducted by the primary group who had went about setting up this particular case. As a result of a breakdown in financial negotiations the secondary group attacked the self-assessment income tax return electronic system resulting i... Read more

Slavery and Human Trafficking

 Jan 2017  Case Studies

R v J [2012] Wood Green Crown Court - The defendant along with 4 others were part of a joint operation by cross border agencies and the complex crime team in respect of people smuggling, prostitution and slavery. This involved the disclosure of large amounts of paperwork from multi agencies as well as surveillance material and photographs... Read more