Strategic Guidance Engine

What Has Happened?

Select the situation that best describes your position. You will receive immediate, situation-specific strategic guidance.

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IMMEDIATE

The police have contacted me

You have received contact from police, by phone, letter, or in person. You may or may not know what it concerns.

IMMEDIATE

I have been asked to attend a voluntary police interview

Police have invited you to attend a voluntary interview under caution. The word 'voluntary' is misleading: this is a formal police process.

IMMEDIATE

I have been arrested

You have been arrested and taken into police custody. You will be interviewed and then bailed or released under investigation.

IMMEDIATE

My phone or devices have been seized

Police have seized your phone, laptop, or other digital devices. Digital forensic examination will follow.

IMMEDIATE

My home or office has been searched

Police have executed a search warrant at your home, business premises, or both. This indicates an advanced stage of investigation.

URGENT

I have been released under investigation (RUI)

You have been interviewed or arrested and released without bail conditions. The investigation is continuing.

URGENT

HMRC has contacted me or my business

HMRC has made contact, through a compliance check, formal investigation notice, or Code of Practice 9 letter.

URGENT

My professional regulator has been notified

Your professional regulator (GMC, SRA, FCA, ICAEW, NMC, or other) has been notified of a concern and may open an investigation.

URGENT

A journalist has contacted me about an investigation

A journalist has made contact about a current or anticipated investigation. This indicates public interest in the matter.

URGENT

I have been charged with a criminal offence

The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised a charge. You will appear before a court.

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Guidance shaped around your position

None of the above

Uncertain Where To Begin?

If your situation is complex, rapidly developing, or does not fit any of the scenarios above, the most effective step is a direct, confidential conversation.

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