Fraud Lawyers
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February 2023
At Galbally Parker lawyers, we are dedicated to safeguarding the rights of individuals navigating allegations of fraudulent activities. Today’s financial landscapes are regulated by sophisticated legal frameworks, and the fraud lawyers at Galbally Parker are adept in navigating the nuanced complexities of this area of the law. We ensure that the individuals we represent have the necessary legal support to protect their rights and interest throughout the entire legal process.
With a profound understanding of both the criminal and civil facets of fraud, we represent our clients with a wealth of experience. If you find yourself accused of fraudulent activities, and seek a robust defence, contact our firm. We are well-equipped to deliver strategic legal counsel in this area that is tailored to address your unique circumstances.
We stay abreast of legal developments, leveraging cutting-edge strategies to dissect and demystify complex cases. We are committed to working with integrity, diligence, and client advocacy in order to secure favorable outcomes for our clients.
What You Should Look for in a Fraud Lawyer
Our firm routinely represents individuals accused of fraud offences, ranging from simple theft matters to burglaries and aggravated burglaries, to serious allegations of obtaining a financial advantage by deception and obtaining property by deception.
Routinely these cases involve complicated financial documentation, requiring close analysis and, on occasion, the services of a forensic accountant. They are also cases that can commonly be undermined with weaknesses in the Police case. Often, when matters of theft or fraud are alleged, the Police act without looking into every transaction. This can work to an accused person’s forensic advantage. Our fraud lawyers scrutinise every aspect of the brief. It is out attention to detail which gives our client’s the best defences to fraud, deception and dishonesty prosecutions.
Contact the experienced Fraud Lawyers at Galbally Parker today
Our Areas of Expertise in Fraud Law
Our firm has a deep understanding of the intricate nuances surrounding fraudulent activities, We provide tailored legal solutions to navigate these complex legal landscapes. With a dedicated team of experienced lawyers, we cover a wide spectrum of fraud-related matters. Whether representing individuals, businesses, or organisations, our fraud lawyers ensure thorough and effective legal representation in every case. Explore our areas of fraud law expertise to discover how we can assist in your fraud matter.
Our specialised team of tax fraud lawyers is experienced in constructing strategic defences for individuals and businesses confronted with accusations of intentional tax evasion or fraudulent practices. With a comprehensive understanding of tax laws at both the Commonwealth and state levels, we know how to deliver tailored solutions to address the unique complexities of each case.
In the face of white collar crime charges, it is important to get the most adept legal advice and representation from the outset. This may help to avoid the necessity of appealing a sentence or conviction later on. If you have been accused of white collar crime offences, get in touch with Galbally Parker lawyers.
Criminal Penalties for Fraud Offences
In recent times the liability of company directors has been expanded greatly in a number of areas. Conduct which formerly attracted civil penalties now attract criminal penalties including fines and imprisonment. The Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) imposes a significant number of obligations and duties on Company Directors and Officers such as:
- the duty of care and diligence;
- the duty of good faith; and
- the duty not to trade whilst insolvent.
- There are a number of other obligations imposed on Directors if the company falls into liquidation.A failure by a Director to comply with his or her obligations and duties may lead to possible criminal charges and/or civil penalty proceedings.
In fraud and theft cases, we see an intersection between the State and Federal Jurisdictions, as increasingly more frauds are committed using carriage services and the internet. Since Project Wickenby was launched by the Australian Taxation Office, we are also seeing more prosecutions for tax fraud, prosecuted by the Commonwealth. Where frauds are committed by Public Sector Employees and they come for sentence, there are continuing criminal enterprise sentencing provisions in Victoria which increase sentences for people who fall within the scope of the provisions.
In more recent times, the evidence elicited as part of the Royal Commission into the Banking Sector arguably discloses not just breaches of corporations legislation but also theft and dishonesty offences under the Victorian state legislation. For example, a financial advisor who gives a customer blatantly false and misleading advice which encourages them to invest money with the bank, from which the advisor will make a commission (but which causes the customer to lose their money) could arguably be charged with obtaining a financial advantage by deception. We have seen this in evidence from the Commission, where financial advisors have encouraged individuals and families to invest their superannuation funds into property but do not tell them that they cannot live in that property without breaching superannuation legislation. Arguably, had the correct advice been given, the customers would not have invested their money in accordance with the financial advisor’s advice and the advisor would not have obtained the commission.
Moving forward from the Commission, law enforcement agencies may be called in to bring criminal charges against individuals working within the banking sector, in circumstances where previously they would not have been criminally pursued but, perhaps, only pursued by the regulator. The challenge for the criminal justice system will be how to balance prosecutions by Police and ASIC in circumstances where they relate to the same factual circumstances.
Why You Should Choose Galbally Parker Fraud Lawyers
There are too many different forms of theft, fraud and dishonesty offences at the Commonwealth and State level for us to detail the laws in relation to them in any detail. However, if you are charged with such an offence, or are concerned that you will be charged with such an offence, please contact our experienced criminal lawyers for a complementary consultation regarding your options.
When charged with fraud offences, it is essential that you get the best advice and representation from the very beginning, so as to avoid having to appeal a sentence or conviction down the track. Get qualified, dedicated legal defence from the oldest exclusive criminal defence firm in Melbourne. Our experienced team of fraud lawyers can help resolve your matter. Contact us to schedule a consultation today.