STEALING AND FRAUD

What is stealing?

There are a multitude of ways in which the offence of stealing can present itself. It could be taking a chocolate bar from the shop without paying for it or stealing a $60,000 diamond necklace. In each case, the penalty imposed will be proportionate to the offence. For example, a mere fine may be imposed for the theft of the chocolate bar but a term of imprisonment may be considered for theft of a diamond necklace.

Other types of stealing offences include stealing as a servant (theft from an employer) or stealing a motor vehicle.

We are experienced in providing advice and representation in relation to all levels of property offending, including but not limited to serious robberies involving co-offenders and weapons in which victims have been assaulted, to numerous break ins and home invasions, as well as low level stealing such as shoplifting.

We provide representation for all types of stealing and fraud offences

  • Stealing

  • Steal Motor Vehicle

  • Gain Benefit by Fraud

  • Stealing as a Servant

What is fraud?

If someone has purported to make a personal or financial advantage by using deception, lying or dishonesty, this could be considered fraud. Fraud is a serious charge in which a term of imprisonment can be imposed, particularly in circumstances where the amount of fraud alleged is around $10,000 or greater.

At RESOLVE, our experienced fraud lawyers in Perth have extensive experience in providing advice and representation with respect to all levels of fraud. Our background includes, but is not limited to, fraud involving significant sums of money obtained from employers, as well as Centrelink fraud and frauds against other government agencies and banks.

FAQs

  • Fraud is an offence involving a dishonest act committed by a person in order to obtain an advantage for themselves. It can range from using dishonest behaviour to obtain property from a person to inducing a person to perform an act that they are lawfully entitled to abstain from doing. This is a serious offence and can attract a term of imprisonment.

  • There are a number of factors that influence the court’s consideration of how serious the fraud is that you have committed. These include the value of the property involved, the personal circumstances of the victim, the amount of planning involved and whether there was a breach of trust involved in the offending.

  • There is a wide variety of acts that can constitute fraud. It can include using a stolen credit card, forging documents, online scams or defrauding the Government.