Criminal Charges Defence at Lawfinity Advocates LLP

Assault

Assault charges can encompass actions from minor physical confrontations to severe attacks. Our defence strategies focus on:

• Self-Defence: Demonstrating that any actions taken were in response to an immediate threat.
• Consent: Arguing that the activities were consensual, particularly in contexts where physical contact is expected.
• Accidental Harm: Proving the harm was accidental and lacked criminal intent, crucial for undermining the prosecution’s case.

Theft

Theft can range from petty theft to major burglary. Our defence approaches include:

• Questioning Ownership and Possession: Challenging the prosecution’s assertions regarding the ownership and possession of the alleged stolen property.
• Intent Disputes: Arguing that there was no intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property.
• Rightful Ownership: Claiming that the accused believed in good faith that they had a right to the property.

Fraud

Fraud involves deception to gain a financial or other benefit. Our legal tactics involve:

• Disputing Intent: Demonstrating there was no intent to commit fraud, which is essential for a conviction.
• Mistake of Fact: Arguing that any misrepresentations were based on a misunderstanding or mistake, not deceptive intent.
• Insufficient Evidence: Emphasizing the lack of evidence to support allegations of fraud.

Drug Offenses and Drinking & Driving

Charges related to drug offenses and impaired driving are serious and carry significant penalties. Our defences focus on:

• Challenging Searches: Contesting the legality of the traffic stop or search that led to the discovery of drugs or resulted in a DUI charge.
• Questioning Testing Procedures: Disputing the accuracy of drug tests or breathalyzers and the procedures used.
• Medical and Legal Justifications: For drug charges, arguing medical necessity or other legal exemptions; for DUI, questioning the impairment level or necessity (such as emergency driving).

White Collar Crimes

These crimes typically involve economic offenses like embezzlement or insider trading. Our strategies include:

• Proving Lack of Knowledge: Showing that you were unaware of the criminal nature of the transactions.
• Coercion Defence: Arguing that actions were taken under duress.
• Forensic Analysis: Utilizing financial experts to dispute the specifics of the financial allegations.