Fraud Offences

Fraud entails a very broad set of offences. They usually involve acts or omissions to induce action, deceit or deliberate dishonest conduct to obtain a benefit, monetary or otherwise. By virtue of the element of dishonesty, fraud offences are considered more serious and have higher maximum sentences in the Commonwealth and State legislation. 

Some examples of fraud offences that Paul FC McGirr has extensive experience in include:

• obtaining benefit by deception

• obtaining credit by fraud

• fraudulent misappropriation

• embezzlement

• directors publishing false statements or wilfully destroying documents

These may involve a variety of different facts situations such as use or production of false credit cards and other identity cards, misleading an insurance company, misappropriating funds from your employer or online fraud. This is why the importance of experienced legal representation cannot be overstated to ensure your rights are protected.

If you are charged with a fraud offence, it is important that you do not speak to anybody other than Paul FC McGirr of McGirr & Associates. Call now on 0405 508 099 for advice and next steps.