Criminal
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Criminal Lawyers – What we do
We advise on motoring charges, criminal offences, directors’ disqualification, fraud including Tax and VAT fraud, benefit fraud, violence, sexual assault charges, drugs charges (rape/anal & virginal), burglary and bail applications.
We handle Appeals if you have been convicted or sentenced too severely.
We accompany you to PACE (Police) interviews. We can draft your Witness Statement or Affidavit. We can negotiate on your behalf with the police and CPS.
We have a very high success rate in having charges dropped or penalties reduced, due to our tenacious attitude and thoroughness in dealing with the police.
We have an team of doctors, psychiatrists and expert witnesses as well as ex-police officers and private investigators, who together with you as a team strive to obtain the best possible outcome of your case.
The types of cases we deal with -
- Benefit Fraud
- Tax credit fraud
- VAT Fraud
- Assault
- Serious offences against children including sex and violence
- Rape – Anal and virginal
- Wounding/gbh with intent (Section 18)
- Wounding/gbh without intent (Section 20)
- False imprisonment
- Arson
- Motoring Offence
- Dealing, being concerned in the supply, or intending to supply any controlled drug
- Motor vehicle crimes including taking without consent and criminal damage to vehicles
- Any offence where a racial motivation has been proved
Mitigation Lawyers
We present evidence in mitigation including medical and psychiatric evidence, and evidence from accountants and other experts to ensure that the Court has the complete picture of the circumstances.
White Collar Crime
We advise on money laundering charges and breach of fiduciary duty claims. We have particular experience of defending white collar crime, tax and VAT fraud and corporate offences.
Fraud
We can help clients identify and prevent fraudulent practices occurring within their businesses in the first place. We can advise on investigations by HM Revenue & Customs, Department of Trade and the Serious Fraud Office (SFO). We are fast, efficient and cost effective, and better and cheaper than solicitors.
Criminal Injury Compensation
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If you or a family member have been injured, or worse, a family member has been killed, we can help you recover substantial compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme. Our Mrs Maud Bergvelt works on a no- win- no fee US style contingency basis, and has a very high success rate. She has recovered over £1,000,000 for clients.
Court Appearances
We will take you through the strength and weaknesses of your case to prepare you for the hearing. We will guide you and be by your side every step of the way, and will assist you to give your evidence clearly and effectively.
We will even advise you on what to wear in Court.
We Specialise in dealing with the National Health Service (NHS) fraud investigation.
Usually the problem arises when a care worker has claimed sick benefit when well, misrepresented qualifications or maybe used a false name.
We have an outstanding track record in avoiding criminal prosecutions.
We can help if you fear being struck of the NHS list, or fear a prosecution and possible prison sentence.
More Information
We are better, cheaper and faster than solicitors. For more information or a free legal opinion telephone 020-7381-8111 (24 hour service) or email law@rhplaw.co.uk.
We offer a fast and efficient service and are committed to a high level of client satisfaction. We are based in London but work countrywide and internationally. Rodney Hylton-Potts is a member of the International, US and New York Bar Associations.
