Fraud & Dishonesty Offence Lawyers Melbourne

Seasoned MK Law Fraud Lawyers Offer Insight and Strong Advocacy

MK Law defends Victorians against fraud allegations and brings a deep understanding of our laws and current sentencing practices. We have a proven track record in successfully defending fraud cases. 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 a strong defence. If 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. For serious fraud allegations, it is crucial to consult an experienced fraud defence lawyer or criminal lawyer to ensure you receive the best possible legal advice and representation.

Defence Strategy Built on Your Case Details

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 for less serious charges.

For example, we may dispute that deception occurred or that you intended dishonesty. The prosecution has to prove each element of the offence beyond reasonable doubt. If you honestly believed you were entitled to the money or property, that can be an answer to the charge. Fraud cases may be heard in the Magistrates Court, County Court, or Supreme Court, depending on the seriousness of the charges. Depending on the total value, we may also seek to have the case remain in the Magistrates Court rather than higher courts, arguing the charges meet the requirements for summary jurisdiction pursuant to the Criminal Procedure Act.

Penalties for Fraud Offences in Victoria

Fraud related offences often include maximum penalties of a fine or imprisonment. Obtaining property by deception and obtaining a financial advantage by deception each carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. Our aim is to have charges dismissed where we can, and otherwise to mitigate the sentence and argue against a prison term.

The severity of the offence and the sentence often depend on factors like:

• The value of funds/property involved
• Duration of alleged offending
• Your intent and personal circumstances
• Loss and detriment to victim(s)
• Breach of trust elements
• Specific deterrence to the accused.
• General deterrence to the community

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.

We’ve Achieved Many Impressive Outcomes for Fraud Defence

With sharp legal minds and aggressive negotiation tactics, MK Law has a proven track record of successfully defending many Victorians against criminal charges, including fraud accusations, and achieved positive outcomes like:

• Fraud charges withdrawn or downgraded to summary offences
• Successfully challenging the prosecution’s ability to prove intent or dishonesty in fraud cases
• Community service rather than jail time
• Minimised terms for custodial sentences
• Avoidance of asset confiscation penalties

While past results never guarantee future outcomes, they demonstrate our proven effectiveness for fraud defence. For your best chance at the strongest resolution, engage MK Law’s experienced Melbourne criminal lawyers.