C onspiracy
In criminal law, a conspiracy is an agreement between 2 or more people to commit a crime, at some time in the future, regardless of whether any other activity takes place to further the aim of what was agreed. You can be charged with conspiring to commit any type of offence but if you are, the case has to be sent to the Crown Court for a Trial to take place before a Jury.
To prove the offence, the prosecution must show you intended to be part of the agreement to commit an unlawful act and knew of the elements of the intended offence.
At Belgravia Solicitors, we understand the challenges and complexity of a charge of conspiracy, we use our vast wealth of knowledge, skill, and experience to cross-analyse the material held by the prosecution, searching for weaknesses and illegalities, and mount a persuasive counterstrategy in your defence. We also search for evidence which will directly undermine the prosecution case.
You should take legal advice as soon as possible if there is a possibility of being questioned over allegations of conspiracy, especially at the early stages of an investigation, as errors and misjudgements can be made which may later prejudice the outcome if a case goes to Trial.
At Belgravia Solicitors we can advise on conspiracy offences / charges involving theft, business crime, fraud, violent crime, organised crime, gang crime, murder, rape, drugs offences, and terrorism offences.
In some cases, conspiracy may involve:
- Benefit fraud
- Conspiracy allegations against a professional (solicitor, surveyor, estate agent, property developer, builder, maintenance company, managing agent, insurer)
- Conspiracy to defraud a Local Authority
- Housing fraud
- Immigration fraud
- Obtaining public money by deception (Legal Aid or government funding)
- Voting fraud
At Belgravia Solicitors we aim for the best possible outcome for clients facing charges relating to conspiracy. We have expertise knowledge in case building based on a sound knowledge of the criminal justice system with an ability to assemble compelling evidence and documentation in criminal cases.
If you, a family member / relative, or a friend are accused of conspiracy offences / charges, it is important to seek legal advice. Discussing your case with a specialist lawyer who understands conspiracy offences / charges at an early stage is essential to help understand what can be done to prepare a proper defence.
Remember, there is nothing to lose in contacting us straight away. The sooner you make the contact the sooner we can help!
