At James Dowsley & Associates, we have expert solicitors who can advise you on any criminal Fraud, Dishonesty and Identity Theft charges in Victoria
- It is illegal to pose as someone else, lie to a legal body, or obtain property by deceiving someone
- These crimes can incur serious penalties, ranging from fines to time in prison, so it is important you access quality legal advice
- We can represent you in both the Magistrates’ and County Court where Fraud, Dishonesty and Identity Theft cases are heard
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Types of Fraud, Dishonesty & Identity Theft Offences
A very long list of crimes come under Fraud and Dishonesty.
They range in severity, some being Summary Offences and others being Indictable. For example, as per the Crimes Act 1958 Sections 81 to 83, Serious Fraud or Obtaining Property by Deception Offences can carry a maximum imprisonment term of 10 years.
It is important to understand the exact crime you are being charged with and the possible penalties that may be imposed.
The seriousness of such offences may depend on factors including:
Your role and specific activities in the alleged crime
The value of any items/money involved
Whether any breach of trust took place
The length of time the alleged offences occurred over
Read the following descriptions for more information on specific crimes.
Obtaining Property by Deception
Deception, as defined by Section 81 of The Crimes Act 1958, includes any false words or conduct as to fact or as to law, whether deliberate or reckless.
The crime of Obtaining Property by Deception occurs when someone dishonesty leads to them obtaining or controlling property that rightfully belongs to another person. There are four elements that must be proved beyond reasonable doubt to make a conviction of Obtaining Property by Deception.
Read moreMaking or Using a False Document
Falsification of documents is listed under Section 83A of the Crimes Act 1958. It is intentionally using or making documents that you know are not of an honest and legal nature.
You may also be charged if you are found in possession of a machine designed or adapted for the intention of making a false document.
Read moreIdentity Theft and Fraud
Division 2AA of the Crimes Act 1958 lays out all identity crimes in Victoria.
Legally, identification documentation refers to an item that contains or incorporates identification information and is capable of being used by a person to be, or pretend to be someone else real, made up, dead or alive.
Read moreOther Related Charges Under Victorian Law:
- False Accounting
- Falsification of Documents
- False Statements by Company Directors
- Suppression of Documents
- Blackmail
- Obtaining Property by Deception
- Obtaining Financial Advantage by Deception
- Destruction of Evidence
- Tax Evasion Unauthorised Access to or Modification of Restricted Data Money Laundering
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