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Looking for an experienced team of fraud lawyers in Sydney? If you are facing fraud charges, it is essential to understand that the prosecution service has a high conviction rate. Therefore, it is crucial to consult with experienced fraud lawyers who can represent you in your legal matter.
Fraud is a crime that can be prosecuted at either the state or federal level. In Australia, fraud is defined as dishonesty or deception to obtain benefits or an unfair advantage. Various circumstances may result in facing fraud charges here in Sydney, NSW.
Consulting with fraud lawyers who can represent you in your Sydney legal matter is critical to ensure the best outcome possible.
If you’re facing fraud charges, you should not delay finding legal representation as a criminal offence like this carries years of imprisonment if you are found guilty. Reach out to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case and rights.
Ask any fraud lawyers in Sydney, and they will all confirm that prosecutors treat any allegations that defendants devised a scheme to obtain a financial advantage very seriously. Some acts that Sydney prosecutors may allege violated section 192e of the Crimes Act 1900 NSW include:
Making dishonest or untruthful claims, such as accusing someone of a crime they didn’t perpetrate, may violate criminal law per section 314 of the Crimes Act 1900 NSW.
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When you speak with our Sydney criminal lawyers, they will advise you that you have two primary options in your fraud case. You can either plead guilty or not guilty in your criminal case.
Fraudulently obtaining identification information for someone is also a criminal offence in Australia. Statistics published by the Attorney General’s Department show that this crime results in $1.6 in annual losses. Credit card fraud also falls into this category.
Both division 134.2 of the Criminal Code Act 1995 and section 192E of the Crimes Act 1900 NSW describe how obtaining a financial advantage over another is illegal under the respective federal and state laws.
Section 117 of the Crimes Act 1900 NSW outlines how any obtained property carried away or taken with the intent to deprive its owner constitutes larceny permanently.
An entrusted employee who misappropriates funds or assets belonging to their employer may be said to have engaged in a type of financial fraud known as embezzlement.
Various actions that may involve deceiving Australian tax authorities for an individual’s personal gain may be considered tax fraud. Alleged offences such as concealing assets contained in an offshore account and failing to report income to secure benefits or tax refunds the tax filer would not otherwise be entitled to may constitute tax fraud.
Allegations against defendants facing this type of fraud charge generally accuse them of making money obtained through illegitimate means appear as if it came from lawful sources.
An accused alleged to have devised a strategy for receiving Centrelink benefits despite not initially being eligible to do so is likely to face Centrelink fraud charges. One Centrelink report cited how prosecutions for alleged fraud offences like these total as much as $47 million annually.
Email scams, including phishing, internet auction fraud, and dating fraud, can cause victims to suffer financial disadvantages and thus all fall into the category of cyber crimes.
All the crimes listed above are examples of fraud offences prosecutable by either the Local Court or the Australian District Court here in Sydney, NSW.
Maximum penalties are stiff if you are found guilty of fraud here in Australia. Seek the legal advice of fraud lawyers Sydney to minimise your chances of a conviction, as that would undoubtedly result in you facing maximum penalties in your case. Contact us to organise a free consultation so we can help you defend yourself in your NSW case.
The legal process varies slightly depending on whether your case is adjudicated in a Local Court or District Court. It also matters whether you plead guilty or not guilty to the charges you face.
Many defendants who agree with the charges against them plead guilty to their fraud charges. Doing so sends a message to the judge that you are remorseful for your actions and often leads to prosecutors recommending that the Court impose a reduced sentence.
You can expect a criminal trial to be scheduled if you plead not guilty to fraud offence allegations brought against you by prosecutors.
The legal process, no matter the criminal offence you have been charged with. The elements prosecutors must prove beyond a reasonable doubt in a fraud case include:
Know that there are various defence strategies you may employ to fight the criminal charges you face, including showing that you were:
The two strategies above are only two examples of responses your criminal defence lawyer in Sydney may give in fighting the stealing & fraud charges you face. Your fraud lawyer in Sydney will undoubtedly want to learn more about prosecutors’ allegations against you before providing legal advice about proceeding in your NSW case.
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To be found guilty of the offence the prosecution must prove, beyond reasonable doubt, each of the following:
“Dishonesty” is defined in Section 4B of the Crimes Act 1900 and means:
“…dishonest according to the standards of ordinary people and known by the defendant to be dishonest according to the standards of ordinary people”.
There are a number of factors the Court will consider in how serious the offence is, including:
Fraud is a table 1 offence, meaning it can be dealt with in the Local or District Courts. If dealt with on indictment in the District Court it carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years.
In determining the appropriate penalty, the Court will take into account the seriousness of the offence, your personal circumstances, the timing of your plea and a number of other considerations.
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