<p>Andrew’s a respected local solicitor when one day he’s arrested. He has defrauded his elderly clients of more than £600,000, which he’s spent on sex workers and antiques.</p><p>His wife Frances and daughter Alice are shocked - this seems completely out of character. Then they learn there could be a connection to Andrew’s Parkinson’s medication.</p><p>But will the judge accept this as mitigation for his crimes?</p><p>Details of organisations offering help and support with some of the issues raised are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.</p><p>If you have any concerns about medication you’re taking, speak to your doctor.</p><p>Presenter: Noel Titheradge
Producer: Lucy Burns
Editor: Matt Willis
A BBC News Long Form Audio production</p>

Shadow World

BBC Radio 4

Impulsive: 8. Collateral

FEB 13, 202614 MIN
Shadow World

Impulsive: 8. Collateral

FEB 13, 202614 MIN

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<p>Andrew’s a respected local solicitor when one day he’s arrested. He has defrauded his elderly clients of more than £600,000, which he’s spent on sex workers and antiques.</p><p>His wife Frances and daughter Alice are shocked - this seems completely out of character. Then they learn there could be a connection to Andrew’s Parkinson’s medication.</p><p>But will the judge accept this as mitigation for his crimes?</p><p>Details of organisations offering help and support with some of the issues raised are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.</p><p>If you have any concerns about medication you’re taking, speak to your doctor.</p><p>Presenter: Noel Titheradge Producer: Lucy Burns Editor: Matt Willis A BBC News Long Form Audio production</p>