Crime

These cases are often referred to as ‘commercial’ or ‘white-collar’ crime. This covers the whole field of fraud, money laundering, insider-dealing and tax evasion.

We have substantial experience in the realm of criminal fraud work and are highly regarded as being a ‘strong law firm’.

Much of the work of the department involves representing individuals and corporations facing prosecution brought by a wide range of bodies including the Serious Fraud Office, Customs & Excise, Financial Compliance Authority (FSA) and Ministry of Defence.

We operate a specialist serious fraud department. Our team of solicitors and caseworkers have vast experience of the criminal justice system.

Some of the most important decisions made in relation to a case are made at the police station. If we are involved at an early stage of an investigation, we are often able to affect the outcome.

You are not obliged to say anything to the police and we advise all clients to maintain their right to silence until they speak with us.

You are entitled to have a solicitor present free of charge at any police interview. This is true for even the most trivial offences, e.g. a minor shop theft, assault, or damage.

You should never agree to be interviewed without legal representation.

If you know of the solicitor you want to use you should notify the officer of this immediately. Provided that you know the name of this firm this should be sufficient. That officer should then contact the Defence Solicitor Call Centre, who will contact us directly.

If you or someone you know may need to appear at the Magistrates court please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to discuss your case with you. Our Solicitors have a great deal of expertise in representing clients in magistrate’s courts and all aspects of criminal law court proceedings.
All criminal law cases have to start in the Magistrates Court which covers the area where the alleged offence or incident occurred.

The Magistrates Court is the lower level of the court system and generally deals with less serious offences such as motoring offences, low-value thefts and low-level assaults. All cases no matter how serious initially have to start out in the Magistrates court with some cases than going on to be completed in the Crown Court.

An interview under caution usually take place at either a Local Job Centre or Local Authority Offices if the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) suspect that you have misled them about something on your initial claim form.

During the interview questions will be asked about your initial claim and any changes that may have occurred since the initial claim. Evidence that the DWP or Local Authority believe support their argument will be put to you. This evidence may include employee details, account details (bank statements), surveillance footage or witness statements. Other forms of evidence may be used but these are the most common.

Further investigations may follow an interview.

If represented by Eden Solicitors our solicitors will obtain the disclosure so that you are aware of the exact allegation you face. Our solicitors will also provide quality legal advice ensuring that you are given the best opportunity to defend your benefit claim.

Eden Solicitors professionally represent you at any Crown Court appearance. We have a reputation for our total commitment to all of our clients’ cases and close work with barristers, heads our Crown Court department.

If you have been accused of committing a serious crime and are due to appear before the Crown Court, you should take specialist advice and representation. Our criminal defence team can give you just that. We have dealt with all types of offences ranging from murder and serious assaults to sexual offences, theft and fraud.

Our Crown Court solicitors will advise you on the details and consequences of the offence with which you have been charged, as well as any available defences. Our criminal defence lawyers will explain the court procedure and we will take time to provide you with detailed instructions on how to present yourself during the trial. We understand how unpleasant and nerve-wracking appearing in the Crown Court can be.

Understandably, we all hope never to break the law or require legal assistance under such circumstances, but you can never be sure what’s around the corner.

Quite often Laws are broken inadvertently, unknowingly or as a consequence of someone else’s actions, where you are the innocent party.

Whatever the cause – one thing is certain – you will need the services of an expert and experienced Solicitor should that situation ever occur.
Being charged with a criminal offence can be a stressful experience and a time when prompt and professional advice is needed.

Our dedicated team of criminal lawyers will represent you from point of arrest through to Court proceedings at Magistrates Courts, Crown Courts or at Appeal.

Our lawyers have a wealth of experience and will support you every step of the way. We will act in your best interests to provide you with practical and strategic advice to achieve the best possible result for you.

Our criminal litigation department deals with a range of criminal offences including motoring offences, assault charges, fraud, money laundering and proceeds of crime, tax fraud investigations, public order offences and much more.