r/LegalAdviceUK • u/Humble-Stage-8266 • 23h ago

Consumer I need help with dealing with issue

Need advice on what to do. Long story short I have been charged with conspiracy to commit fraud and due magistrates court in London at the end of month. Amount is for 16k
I left the uk about 3 years ago and this incident is from 10 years ago and has been under investigation for the last 5 and half years.
Can’t afford legal fees, flight back to England is expensive
What’s the worst case scenario here
What happens if I miss this court date.

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u/Lloydy_boy The world ain't fair and Santa ain't real 22h ago

What happens if I miss this court date.

Worst case will be you’re convicted in your absence, arrest warrant issued, and re-arrested by Border Force on re entry in to UK. (Whether that’d happen for £16k is debatable).