What is Tax Fraud ?

There is no specific offence of “tax fraud“. Instead the Commonwealth deals with matters as follows;

  1. 1)134.1(1) Criminal Code 1995 (CTH)—dishonestly obtaining Commonwealth property
  2. 2)134.2(1) Criminal Code 1995 (CTH)—obtain financial advantage by deception
  3. 3)135.4(3) Criminal Code 1995 (CTH)—dishonestly cause a loss to the Commonwealth

What must the prosecution prove?

Since Tax Fraud offence is a criminal offence, the burden of proof lies on the Prosecution.

The prosecution must prove each of the elements in the charge beyond reasonable doubt.

That is a high standard of proof that the prosecution must achieve before someone can be convicted of Tax Fraud.

The major section used to establish Tax Fraud is obtaining a financial advantage by deception; to prove this offence the prosecution must prove;

  • That you have obtained that advantage by “deception”; and
  • That the person from whom the financial advantage has been obtained is a Commonwealth Entity.

If you are charged with the offence of Tax Fraud what are your options?

National Criminal Lawyers have been successful in defending a number of Tax Fraud charges where the prosecution could not establish each of the elements of Tax Fraud. We have also achieved a number of non-convictions for Fraud charges

NCL offer the following options for those who have been charged with Tax Fraud;

  1. We will negotiate with prosecutors (police or DPP) (a term referred to as “plea negotiations”) to request that the charge is withdrawn, downgraded or fact sheets amended;
  2. NCL will Plead Not Guilty and go to hearing/trial and persuade the Court that prosecution has not proven its case beyond reasonable doubt;
  3. Plead guilty to the elements of the charge and then dispute the facts (at a special “disputed facts” hearing) with the view of having you sentenced less harshly; and/or
  4. Plead guilty with full acceptance of the facts as set out by the police and make strong submissions on your behalf requesting that the Court not record a criminal conviction.

Fequently Asked Questions

Why National Criminal Lawyers?

There are three reasons to choose National Criminal Lawyers:

1. Your best chance to get the result you’re after

We are the experts in either beating or having criminal charges withdrawn AND/OR obtaining the least restrictive penalty available. This is because no matter which option you choose within our tailored Options at Law you will be dealing with experienced criminal lawyers who can make sure the evidence is not only obtained properly but also that your case is prepared and presented to the highest best practice standards possible. This is also done without breaking your pocket.

2. How a Senior Defence Lawyer Can Help You Deal With Criminal Charges

No matter which option at law you choose, National Criminal Lawyers can guarantee that a Senior Defence Lawyer will represent you. This means that with our over 25 years of Combined criminal law experience you will get the best result possible.

3. National Criminal Lawyers are the best defenders of your rights

At National Criminal Lawyers we know that Criminal Law is a matter of Human Rights. For this reason, we take pride and passion in representing our clients. This pride and passion to assist those charged with an alleged or actual breach of the criminal law is to us a matter of righteous necessity and in that sense, you can always rest assured that National Criminal Lawyers are the best defenders of your rights. This true not only when the police have just simply got it wrong OR if they have got it right then we can speak with you and make sure you get you the best result available.

If you have been charged with any Tax Fraud offence our Team at National Criminal Lawyers are well versed and specialists in having charges either withdrawn and otherwise achieving favourable outcomes.

Please contact our office on 02 9893 1889 or visit www.nationalcriminallawyers.com.au for more information about your options.

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