Fraud Lawyers Sydney
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Criminal charges place your freedom, your reputation, and your future at risk. The decisions you make now can directly affect the outcome of your case.
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Fraud charges range in seriousness depending on the amount involved and how the offence is classified. Some matters are dealt with summarily in the Local Court while more serious charges proceed to the District Court. The brief of evidence must be reviewed early.
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You Have Been Charged: What Happens Next
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You Have Been Charged
A fraud charge results in a Court Attendance Notice listing your matter at the Local Court. For indictable matters, the Local Court will conduct committal proceedings before the case is sent to the District Court. The brief of evidence should be reviewed at the earliest opportunity. A lawyer can advise on the complexity of the charge and what options are available.
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Obtaining Legal Advice
Before the first court date, your lawyer must obtain the police fact sheet and conduct a thorough review of the charge, the circumstances of the alleged offending and any admissions recorded at interview. The police fact sheet sets out the prosecution case at its earliest stage and is the foundation on which all procedural decisions are made. Instructing a lawyer before the first mention gives you the opportunity to understand what you are facing, what the prosecution must prove and what options are available before any decision is made in court.
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Reviewing the Evidence
At the first mention, the prosecution serves the police fact sheet. If the matter proceeds, a full brief of evidence is subsequently served containing all statements, CCTV footage, forensic material and any other evidence the prosecution intends to rely upon. Your lawyer will review every document in the brief, identify inconsistencies, assess the strength of the prosecution case and advise on the prospects of a defended hearing or the appropriate approach to sentencing if a guilty plea is to be entered.
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Entering a Plea
A plea is formally entered at a mention or directions hearing in the Local Court. Before any plea is entered, your lawyer must advise you fully on the elements of the charge, what the prosecution must prove, the available defences and the sentencing range that applies. A not guilty plea lists the matter for a defended hearing. A guilty plea entered at the earliest appropriate opportunity attracts a sentencing discount, which the court is required to take into account when imposing the penalty.
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The Defended Hearing or Sentencing
At a defended hearing, the prosecution calls its witnesses and must prove each element of the charge beyond reasonable doubt. Your lawyer cross-examines prosecution witnesses and tests every piece of evidence relied upon. At a sentencing hearing, your lawyer places detailed subjective material before the Judge including character references, any relevant reports, evidence of rehabilitation and detailed written submissions addressing the appropriate penalty, the circumstances of the offending and your personal history.
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The Outcome
The Judge determines the outcome having regard to the charge, the evidence and the submissions placed before the court. Available sentencing orders in the Local Court range from a Section 10 conditional release order without conviction, through to a fine, community corrections order, intensive correction order or, in the most serious cases where the matter proceeds on indictment, full-time imprisonment. The quality and detail of the material placed before the court at sentencing directly affects the result.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer a free initial consultation?
Yes. A free initial consultation is available for all criminal defence matters. You can speak directly with a criminal defence lawyer, obtain clear advice on the charge you are facing, understand what the prosecution must prove and discuss the available options before committing to any engagement or making any decision about the conduct of your matter. Call 1300 274 652 to arrange your consultation.
Do you offer fixed fees?
Fixed fees are available for most Local Court criminal matters including first mentions, adjournments, plea and sentencing hearings and defended hearings. Your lawyer will provide a clear and detailed fee estimate at the initial consultation before any work commences. For matters that proceed to the District Court or Supreme Court, a detailed fee estimate is provided at the outset based on the expected scope and complexity of the proceedings.
What happens at my first court date?
At the first mention in the Local Court, the prosecution serves the police fact sheet setting out the allegations against you. Your lawyer will review the fact sheet, advise on the charge and the available options, and in most cases seek an adjournment to allow time for the full brief of evidence to be obtained and reviewed before any decision about plea or the conduct of the matter is made. No plea needs to be entered at the first mention and it is procedurally appropriate to seek time to obtain proper advice before doing so.
Can I avoid a criminal record?
In appropriate cases, the court can impose a conditional release order without conviction under the sentencing legislation, commonly referred to as a Section 10. This outcome results in no conviction being recorded and no criminal record for the offence. It is not available as of right and requires a well-prepared sentencing case with strong character references, evidence of good character and persuasive submissions addressing the relevant statutory factors. Your lawyer can advise on whether this outcome is realistic in your specific circumstances at the initial consultation.
Do I need a lawyer for a Local Court criminal matter?
Legal representation is not compulsory in the Local Court but the quality of the legal work done before and at court materially affects the outcome. This is true at every stage of the proceedings, from the decision about whether to plead guilty, to the preparation of the sentencing case if a guilty plea is entered, to the conduct of a defended hearing if a not guilty plea is entered. An unrepresented person is at a significant disadvantage in relation to understanding the evidence, assessing the prospects and placing the right material before the court.
How quickly can you take on my matter?
Instructions can be taken and appearances made at short notice, including on the day of the first mention in circumstances where urgent representation is required. The sooner a lawyer is instructed, the more time is available to obtain the police fact sheet, review the evidence, advise properly on the available options and prepare the best possible approach to the matter. Contact us as early as possible before your first court date.
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