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Being told to "wait and see what the CPS decides" is dangerous advice. With sexual-offence charging under real political pressure, and a new CPS review scheme now national, the fight is pre-charge. A defence view from Akram Mula.

Money laundering under the Proceeds of Crime Act can catch people who never touched the original crime, and it can freeze your assets before any charge. What the offences require, and where the defence begins.

Everyone writes about the failure to prevent fraud offence from the company's side. The harder question is what happens to the individuals inside, especially when the company self-reports to save itself. A defence view.

No comment, or a prepared statement? It is one of the most consequential decisions in a case, and not just in a police interview. Here is what each option means, the risk of silence, and how the decision is actually made.

When a regulated professional is accused of a criminal offence, two cases begin, not one. A guide to parallel criminal and regulatory proceedings: why the regulator can end a career before any charge, your duty to report, the police-caution trap, and why one coordinated strategy at the pre-charge stage matters most.

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 is now law, and its most significant change isn't in the headlines. A defence view of the new corporate criminal liability under section 250, the wider police powers at the investigation stage, and why early, pre-charge engagement matters more than ever for directors and senior managers.

The Sentencing Act 2026 changed when a custodial sentence can be suspended: the press called it "soft on crime," but the reality is narrower. A 12-month sentence that once often meant prison must now be considered for suspension. For defendants, that change can be the difference between rebuilding a life and losing everything.

A new offence introduced in February 2026 criminalises the creation of non-consensual sexual or intimate images of adults, covering AI-generated deepfakes, photoshopped edits, and images commissioned from a third party. The law applies whether or not the image is shared. Lex Vindico Group represents individuals at the pre-charge stage to challenge evidence, protect reputations, and avoid formal charges.

Being released under investigation means you're under ongoing police scrutiny without conditions or time limits, often leaving you in limbo for months or years. In contrast, conditional bail imposes strict rules and timeframes, with legal consequences for breaches. Lex Vindico Group helps individuals in both situations proactively protect their rights, reduce stress, and avoid formal charges through expert pre-charge representation.