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Have you been accused of fraud in Melbourne? The dedicated fraud defence lawyers at MK Law have the expertise to challenge fraud charges and achieve the best possible outcome for your case. For experienced, ethical guidance regarding your alleged fraud crime, contact our Melbourne firm.
Fraud is a general word used to categorise civil and criminal offences involving any species of deception. The most common example is under Section 82 of the Crimes Act 1958 (Vic), known as gaining a financial advantage by deception. Fraud offences include but are not limited to tax offences, corporate offences under the Corporations Act Cth (2001), perjury, making false statements, insider trading or essentially, wherever some advantage has been acquired through deception.
With over 15 years defending Victorians against fraud accusations, MK Law brings a deep understanding of our laws and current sentencing practices. Our fraud offence lawyers stay up to date on emerging case law precedents which we can rely on for your defence. We know how prosecutors build their cases and the flaws to probe for.
Our team includes lawyers who have previously worked within the prosecution system. This inside perspective strengthens our ability to predict prosecution strategies and mount an aggressive defence. Whether your alleged fraud offence involves deception, falsified documents, identity theft, tax evasion, insider trading or other fraudulent activities, we know how to represent your case with exceptional advocacy skills.
Some of the main categories of fraud offences we assist clients in defending include:
Every fraud allegation involves unique circumstances. MK Law’s experienced criminal lawyers take a tailored approach to build the strongest case for each individual client. In a free initial consultation, we’ll listen closely to the details of your situation so we can advise how to proceed.
Depending on the circumstances, we may recommend seeking complete dismissal of charges or negotiating lowered charges.
For example, we may dispute that deception occurred or that you intended dishonesty. Or we may seek to have the case heard in the Magistrates Court rather than higher courts, arguing the charges meet the requirements for summary jurisdiction pursuant to the Criminal Procedure Act.
If you are under fraud investigation in Melbourne, the police may invite you for an interview or arrest and interview you. Additionally, fraud offences may have other prosecuting authorities with powers for arrest and investigations in addition to Victoria police. Making any comment during a recorded interview regardless of whether an accused person is innocent or guilty always carries a degree of risk, as anything you say may be used against you later.
MK Law’s fraud offence lawyers can guide you in deciding which strategies to adopt when being interviewed. In some circumstances, we may advise you to put certain facts on record in order to aid your case.
With possible criminal penalties on the line, the stakes are too high to undergo a recorded interview without obtaining experienced legal advice first. Don’t delay, contact Mk Law today on 1800 130 120.
Fraud related offences often include maximum penalties of a fine or imprisonment.
The severity at sentence often depends on factors like:
The Victorian criminal law requires that an accused person found guilty of a fraud related offence is to be sentenced with regard to their mental health. Often where evidence of a person’s mental health is put before a Court, the result at sentence may be a Community Corrections Order (CCO) without a term of imprisonment or a combination sentence where a CCO commences after a term of imprisonment. The end result in this scenario would be that a shorter sentence of imprisonment would be ordered compared to a person who is found to be fully competent before the law.
With sharp legal minds and aggressive negotiation tactics, MK Law has successfully defended many Victorians against fraud accusations and achieved positive outcomes like:
While past results never guarantee future outcomes, they demonstrate our effectiveness for fraud defence. For your best chance at the strongest resolution, engage MK Law’s experienced Melbourne criminal lawyers.
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Facing fraud accusations in Victoria brings about a significant amount of personal stress and anxiety. The sentencing outcomes for many fraud related offences often carry significant penalties at sentence. Additionally, the decision to plead guilty or not guilty depends on the forensic assessment and competent legal advice which you need in order to make a qualified decision in your case. With the potential for criminal prosecution, fines, imprisonment and reputational damage, you need an experienced lawyer protecting your interests.
The dedicated fraud offence lawyers at MK Law bring deep expertise forged from defending many local fraud cases over 15+ years. For tailored guidance and assertive representation, contact our Melbourne office today to arrange your free initial consultation.
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