It is important to instruct a specialist lawyer who understands not only the law and practice, but also understands how the interpretation of the practice and procedure for organisations operate.
We are hugely experienced, capable and have an outstanding track record of success in successfully defending clients through forgery cases.
It is often wrongly thought that merely by writing something which is false or, for example, writing someone’s signature on a document, that you commit the offence of forgery. This mistake is made sometimes by the prosecuting authority including the police.
In order to commit an offence, a defendant must create a false instrument which lies about itself, not which contains a lie. However, the mere creation of the document does not cause a person to be guilty, unless the prosecution can prove that it was used with intent to cause someone to accept it as genuine, with the intent to lose or gain something as a result.
It is not forgery to lie, even if that lie is in a document
We have substantial experience in acting for clients who have been wrongly accused of forgery. It is important that when someone is being investigated for forgery, their legal representative understands exactly what is involved, to bring the case to a successful close.
It is important to instruct a specialist lawyer who understands not only the law and practice, but also understands how the interpretation of the practice and procedure for organisations operate.
To speak to a member of our Criminal Defence team, contact us today on 01429 264101.
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