Criminal Department

If you have been asked to attend an interview under caution by HMRC, then we may be able to help. We have an expert team who are experienced in all matters of Criminal Law, including allegations of tax evasion and money laundering.  Our team are able to offer friendly and professional advice, answering any queries that you may have.

Free Initial Telephone Options Appointment

We provide a free initial telephone options appointment to see how we can assist in your circumstances. Please call 0330 333 2613 for a no obligation, initial discussion or email enquiries@elliotmather.co.uk and we will call you back.

Why have you been asked to attend an Interview Under Caution?

There are various explanations as to why you might have been asked to attend an interview under caution. HMRC may have reasons to believe that you have committed a crime, such as:

• Money laundering.
• Tax fraud or tax evasion.
• Illegal importation or exportation of goods.
• Making false financial statements.
• Taxation fraud related to crime or organised crime.

It is important to note that being invited for interview does not mean that you are guilty, it does however mean that HMRC have questions to ask you based upon information that they have gathered.  

What to do next

If you receive a request to attend an interview under caution by HMRC, do not ignore it. It is vitally important that you contact a Criminal Defence Solicitor as soon as possible to get appropriate legal representation. Getting a solicitor is not a sign that you are guilty of anything, it is just the sensible thing to do.

In this instance, an experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor will be able to advise you on your rights in the interview and any possible funding.  

Receiving Legal Aid

Many individuals who face criminal allegations are entitled to free legal advice at an Interview Under Caution. Speak to us today to find out more and we can quickly assess your eligibility.

Attending a HMRC Interview Under Caution

It is always good practice to seek legal advice, even if you believe that you have done nothing wrong. When you have the benefit of legal advice at your interview, the investigators will provide our representative with ‘disclosure’ outlining the reasons they wish to interview you. You will then have the opportunity to discuss this in private with your solicitor prior to the interview, it will allow you to understand how the investigators think you have committed a crime, and discuss any information or evidence that contradicts this.  

What happens after attending a HMRC Interview Under Caution

Once an interview under caution has been conducted, and all evidence has been gathered, this could include a further interview at a later date, a decision maker will review it and decide whether the case should be prosecuted. We can make representations to HMRC on this issue and, where you admit the matter, try to push for a disposal that doesn’t involve you going to court.

If you are prosecuted and are required to attend Court you must contact us straight away to arrange an appointment before the Court hearing. We will thoroughly prepare your defence and attend all of the hearings with you.

How we can help

At Elliot Mather, our dedicated Criminal Defence team offer friendly and professional advice with continuity of representation throughout your case.

The level of help you would like from us is entirely up to you. Our team members are all experienced in advising individuals on their specific circumstances

Location

Our Solicitors are able to provide expert advice across the country with a network of offices based in: Chesterfield, Nottingham, Mansfield and Derby.

How to get in contact

Our team are on hand to help you and can assist wherever you are based. Please call us for a no-obligation, initial discussion on 0330 333 2613 or email enquiries@elliotmather.co.uk and we will call or email you back.

How to make contact out of hours

We operate a call out system, meaning that representation from our expert criminal law team can be requested at any time of the day or night.  The police will contact a call centre who will then telephone us immediately.
If you require assistance from one of our criminal defence solicitors when out of our normal office hours, it is vital that you call us on:

• Chesterfield: 07717802850
  
• Derby: 07776240152
  
• Mansfield: 07741592301
  
• Nottinghamshire: 07741592301