POCA & CONFISCATION

POCA offences in Bradford and across the UK

POCA and confiscation orders

Proceed of Crime Act (POCA) offences, restraint and confiscation refers to the court’s power to confiscate assets gained from crime. The assets or income can be seized at the beginning of a criminal investigation. Failure or refusal to pay the sum within the given time period can result in imprisonment.

Our team of professionals have the knowledge and expertise to understand and offer advice on complex confiscation issues.

Confiscation proceedings and legal advice

If you’re facing investigation under POCA, our team of solicitors can help you understand two types of orders including restraint orders and confiscation orders. A confiscation order is enforced by the Magistrates, and will require you to pay a given sum of money.

Homes, luxury cars, stocks and shares, jewellery and commercial property can be seized by the court.

POCA defence lawyers

If you’ve been convicted of a criminal offence, the court may seek to confiscate or seize your assets as part of the investigation. At Altaf Solicitors, we have years of experience in defending confiscation proceedings for clients throughout the UK.

We can provide you with legal advice and representation throughout the investigation. If you need assistance with POCA, proceedings, contact us today.

Restraint orders