ANNEX B: OVERVIEW OF THE CONFISCATION PROCESS UNDER POCA Appendix (i).Example Calculation of Benefit (Particular Criminal Conduct) Personal History/Lifestyle
The defendant owns a property which he inherited from his mother and is currently valued at £240,000.
The defendant claimed, when arrested, that he had spent the money he stole gambling.  Enquiries indicate that he recently lost £40,000 in a local casino.  Since the offence, the defendant also purchased a vehicle for £10,000.  The defendant still has possession of this vehicle.
The defendant has been convicted of one previous offence of dishonesty.
The defendant’s wife does not work and has been claiming benefits.