Understand Your Situation
Holding money or assets derived from crime is a serious offence. We help you prove your assets are legitimate.
Defending Possession of Criminal Property
Under Section 329 of POCA, it is an offence to acquire, use, or possess criminal property. This is frequently used against partners or family members of those accused of drug dealing or fraud, simply because they live in the same house or use the same car.
We challenge the prosecution's assertion that you had 'knowledge or suspicion'. If you believed your partner's income was legitimate, you are not guilty. We also contest the classification of the property itself—if the money came from a mix of legal and illegal sources, the legal arguments become complex. We work to separate your legitimate assets from the investigation.
Family Assets Seized?
Innocent family members often suffer. We protect your rights.
Plan Your Defence
Knowledge and Suspicion
The *mens rea* (mental element) is critical. The prosecution must prove you knew or suspected the property represented a benefit from criminal conduct.
We rely on the 'adequate consideration' defence. If you paid a fair price for an item without knowing it was criminal property, you have a defence. We use forensic accounting to validate your financial history and dismantle the Crown's narrative of a 'criminal lifestyle'.
Cash Seized?
Police took your cash? We fight for its return. Call us now.
Legal Aid Availability
For many criminal matters, from police station interviews to Crown Court trials, public funding (Legal Aid) may be available to cover your legal costs.
Eligibility is determined by the seriousness of the case and, in some instances, a means assessment. Our team will conduct an immediate, confidential assessment of your eligibility to ensure that financial constraints do not stand in the way of a robust defence.
