Fraud
If you (or someone you care about) has been charged with Fraud, you will no doubt be concerned about what lies ahead. You will require the representation of a lawyer who knows this area and can take you through the process in a timely and responsible manner. At LAC Lawyers, we understand the stress that you are under - our aim at all times is to ensure that you achieve the best possible results.
Fraud can generally be described as the actions or omissions by a person to induce a course of action by deceit or by deliberate dishonest conduct with the purpose of obtaining money or other benefit.
The essence of "fraud offences" is a higher degree of culpability involved by the perpetrator and is often described as deliberate, planned, intentional and calculating. And the seriousness of these offences is generally reflected in higher maximum sentences that may be imposed by courts.
Numerous fraud offences are contained in both under the Commonwealth laws and State laws, and cover frauds committed on Governments, individuals, businesses or organisations.
A considerable amount of fraud is committed against companies by management or employees of the company. These individuals use their insider knowledge of the operations of the business to access systems to commit and possibly conceal the fraud.
With the rapid development in technologies globally and the manner in which the public and private sectors now operate, this has created new areas of criminal exploitation. With the increasing use of the internet, and in particular the wireless network, and pre-paid mobile phones to conduct business creates an environment where it becomes easy for the perpetuator of fraud to conceal their identity, and make detection difficult.
Fraud Articles
Tax Law - Debt recovery - False or misleading statements
Date: January 12, 2012
Author(s): Jonathan Lim B.A., LL.B. (Hons)
This article deals with the ATO’s power to impose and increase administrative penalties upon unpaid tax debts, in situations where the taxpayer has made a false or misleading statement.
Criminal Law - Sentencing in the Local Court
Date: October 08, 2010
Author(s): Jana Whitby B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)
Often I am asked by my clients who have been charged with common offences such as assault or drink driving what the likely result will be if they enter a plea of “Guilty”. This is not a question which can be answered with much certainty given that even when to individuals are charged with exactly the same charge, the possible outcome when it comes to that individual’s sentencing can vary according to factors such as in which Local Court the matter is dealt with, which Magistrate determines the sentence, the sentencing options available to the Magistrate and the individual’s subjective circumstances.
Criminal Law - Centrelink Offences
Date: January 23, 2009
Author(s): LAC Lawyers, Frank Egan B.A., LL.B., A.C.L.A., F.T.I.A. (Notary)
Social security fraud is a general malaise affecting the ability of the Commonwealth Government to provide benefits to the needy. Centrelink fraud is committed when a person knowingly gives false and misleading information to obtain access to a benefit and to obtain a payment that they should not be getting; or misrepresents their circumstances; or fails to inform Centrelink that they have no further entitlement to benefits.
What to expect when you call LAC Lawyers
Date: December 13, 2006
Author(s): LAC Lawyers
LAC Lawyers is a full service firm dedicated to the provision of superior legal services in Australia. Our aim is to provide unrivalled client satisfaction coupled with high quality service and advice. When you call LAC Lawyers our friendly reception staff will spend time with you to identify the area of law your enquiry relates to then pass you on to one of our qualified solicitor's who can help you.
Criminal Law - Sentence and penalty options available to courts if convicted of a criminal offence
Date: September 26, 2005
Author(s): LAC Lawyers
Murder. Bigamy. Robbery. Bushfires. Terrorism. Domestic violence. Computer offences. Concealing the birth of a child. Fraud. Rape. The list of criminal offences for which a person may be convicted in any Australian jurisdiction is extensive.