Covid Bounce Back Loan Fraud Solicitors

Speak to our Covid loan fraud solicitors today

For a free initial consultation on your legal position and the available options, contact our local offices in London, Birmingham or Manchester.

For urgent advice at any time of day or night regarding Covid loan fraud, please call our Emergency Number 07836 577 556.

Our expertise with Covid loan fraud

Our criminal law solicitors have over 45 years of experience. This has allowed us to work with a variety of clients on all manner of fraud cases, being recognised for our industry-leading skills and expertise along the way.

If you are found guilty of Covid loan fraud, the consequences can be very serious. Having the right legal representation will make all the difference if you are being investigated for suspected Covid loan fraud.

Our criminal defence team includes several police station representatives who will be available 24/7 to provide support.

We have been able to regularly secure positive outcomes for our many of our clients, including in cases where court proceedings have been initiated. If a Magistrates or Crown Court case is launched, our team have the necessary expertise to provide robust representation.

We have also established strong relationships with may of the country’s leading specialist fraud barristers. These relationships hep to ensure that you will always receive the highest standard of support, no matter your circumstances.

Being accused of committing Covid load fraud is likely to be a distressing and overwhelming experience. We recognise this and will be sure to provide you with close personal support throughout the duration of your case.

We are accredited by the Law Society for Criminal Litigation and have also achieved Lexcel accreditation, reflecting the high standards of our legal practice.

As a testament to the high standards of client care our team provides, we frequently receive referrals and recommendations from clients who have been satisfied with our legal services which we have been providing for over 45 years.

Pre-charge bail

If you are interviewed by the police as part of a Covid loan fraud investigation, you may be released on pre-charge bail, also simply referred to as being released on bail.

While on pre-charge bail, you will likely be subject to certain bail conditions. Bail conditions could restrict where you are able to go, or place requirements on you to attend the police station on a certain day.

To find out more in relation to pre-charge bail, please use the links provided below:

• Pre-charge bail and Released Under Investigation (RUI)
• On Bail But Not Charged - What Does It Mean?
• How long can you be on bail without charge UK?

Fees and funding

We are always clear and transparent on costs at all times, no matter your circumstances.

Legal aid public funding will be available in some cases, based on the seriousness of the case justifying the grant of public funding.

For clients who do not qualify for legal aid public funding, the alternative option will be to fund their case privately.

To find out more about the way we handle fees (both legal aid public funding and private fees), please use the links provided below:

• Our Fees – Crime Cases
• Do I Qualify for Criminal Legal Aid?
• Bespoke Crime Private Fee Service
• Will Your Private Legal Costs Increase?
• Do We Offer Free Consultations?

Related offences

Please note that our expert solicitors also provide advice and support with various related offences, including:

• Benefit Fraud
• Cash and asset forfeiture / cash seizure
• Conspiracy to Defraud
• Credit Card Fraud
• FCA Investigations
• False Accounting
• Fraud by Abuse of Position
• Fraudulent Trading Defence
• Furlough fraud
• Identity fraud
• Immigration Fraud
• Investment Fraud
• Money Laundering
• Mortgage Fraud
• SFO Investigations
• Tax Investigation and Tax Fraud
• VAT Fraud

Common questions about Covid bounce back loan fraud

Are HMRC investigating bounce back loans?

HMRC is actively investigating cases of alleged fraud in relation to Covid bounce back loans. For example, a recent case saw an Indian takeaway owner sentenced to 36 weeks in prison, suspended for 18 months, after he was found guilty of using funds from the loan for his own personal gain.

Can you go to jail for a bounce back loan?

A prison sentence is a possibility if you are guilty of committing Covid bounce back loan fraud. The exact punishment you receive will depend on the offence you are alleged to have committed, as well as other factors such as whether it is your first offence.

If a fraud case is held in the Magistrates you could face up to 12 months’ imprisonment, while if a case is heard in the Crown Court you could face up to 10 years’ imprisonment.

Contact our Covid loan fraud solicitors now

If you are due to attend the police station for interview for allegations of Covid loan fraud, or require any urgent specialist advice, immediate representation, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

You can contact a member of our dedicated team of criminal defence lawyers in London, Birmingham, and Manchester by telephone on:

• Brent & Camden London Office:020 7624 7771
• Manchester Office:0161 835 1638
• Birmingham Office:  0121 614 3333
• City of London:0207 624 7771 our senior Solicitors and Partners can meet by appointment in the City.

Or email: solicitors@jdspicer.co.uk

Alternatively, you can fill out our quick online enquiry form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

24/7 legal representation for Covid loan fraud cases

Please get in touch for a free initial consultation with one of our expert Covid loan fraud solicitors, as well as for immediate advice and representation.

For immediate representation and advice, you can contact our Emergency Number: 07836 577 556 and we will provide you with the urgent assistance you need.