{"id":5526,"date":"2020-05-13T16:46:49","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T16:46:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oykhmancriminaldefence.com\/edmonton\/?page_id=5526"},"modified":"2026-08-11T16:37:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T23:37:42","slug":"edmonton-fraud-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/edmonton\/edmonton-fraud-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Fraud Lawyers in Edmonton"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1440px + 50px );margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Fraud, as outlined in <a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-380.html\">s. 380 of the Criminal Code<\/a>, can lead to incarceration and hefty fines, as well as a lifelong criminal record that impacts you long after the sentence is served.<\/p>\n<p>For a decade in Edmonton, we\u2019ve built defences to such charges based on Charter rights, forensic digital evidence, and police errors. <b>During this time, our team has earned:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Over 140 5-star Google reviews.<\/li>\n<li>The Consumer Choice Award (2025,2026).<\/li>\n<li>BBB A+ rating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To begin work on defending your charge, contact a Strategic Criminal Defence fraud lawyer.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#f9f9f9;padding: 40px 50px 40px 50px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"><h2>Accused of fraud in Edmonton? What next?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Say nothing to the police<\/b>. Invoke your right to silence immediately. Do not answer questions, explain yourself, or volunteer information.<\/li>\n<li><b>Immediately call a fraud defence lawyer<\/b>. Fraud investigations can take time, and legal advice during the pre-charge phase can help you control the narrative.<\/li>\n<li><b>Preserve all records and documents<\/b>. Do not delete, alter, or destroy anything, including emails, texts, financial records, contracts, invoices, or bank statements.<\/li>\n<li><b>Do not contact complainants, witnesses, or co-accused<\/b>. You could be accused of trying to coordinate stories or interfere with the investigation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 40px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:var(--awb-color8);padding: 40px 50px 40px 50px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"text-align:center;font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;color:var(--awb-color1);\"><h3><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"> for a free, no-obligation consultation.<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 40px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h2>Testimonials<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#000000;padding: 48px 60px 40px 60px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cI\u2019m walking away with no criminal record\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m happy to report that I\u2019m walking away with no criminal record and no charges. I would go back to Ahmed if, God forbid, I were to ever get in trouble again.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><b>S.R.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 48px !important;padding-right : 60px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 60px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 30px !important;padding-right : 30px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 30px !important;padding-left : 30px !important;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#000000;padding: 48px 60px 40px 60px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cMade a stressful situation much easier\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI cannot recommend Ahmed Haroon enough. From start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to communicate with. He acted quickly and made a stressful situation much easier to navigate. I\u2019m very thankful for the result and would highly recommend his services.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><b>D.M.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 48px !important;padding-right : 60px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 60px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 30px !important;padding-right : 30px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 30px !important;padding-left : 30px !important;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><h2>What is fraud, and what could happen to you if convicted?<\/h2>\n<p>Fraud offences range from small-scale fraud, such as the use of someone\u2019s credit card, to large-scale schemes that cause losses to many people.<\/p>\n<p><b>A broad range of financial loss is possible, so fraud is categorized by the monetary value involved:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Under $5,000 in value.<\/li>\n<li>Over $5,000 in value.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Common to all fraud is deceptive conduct: the dishonesty of the accused causes economic loss to victims or puts their financial interests at risk. The dishonesty element makes fraud more serious than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/edmonton\/theft-lawyers\/\">theft<\/a>, with further-reaching consequences.<\/p>\n<h3>Typical examples of fraud<\/h3>\n<p>Forgery, identity theft, perjury, embezzlement, unauthorized banking, and scams are all versions of fraud. <b>Some common examples in Edmonton include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Finding a colleague&#8217;s wallet, taking their credit card, and using it to make several online purchases before they notice it is missing.<\/li>\n<li>Inflating the value of items lost in a house fire when submitting an insurance claim, listing electronics and jewellery you never owned.<\/li>\n<li>Operating a fake investment fund, soliciting money from multiple investors with promises of high returns, then redirecting the funds for personal use (a Ponzi scheme).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>The penalties for fraud range from heavy fines and restitution orders to significant <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/edmonton\/jail-sentence\/\"><b>federal prison sentences<\/b><\/a><b>, while the longer-term consequences are potentially even more serious:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .scd-table thead { display: none; }\n  .scd-table tr { display: block; margin-bottom: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; }\n  .scd-table td { display: block; padding: 10px 14px; border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left !important; }\n  .scd-table td:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .scd-table td::before { content: attr(data-label); display: block; font-weight: bold; color: #c12127; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 4px; }\n}\n<\/style>\n<table class=\"scd-table\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; table-layout: fixed;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 35%; text-align: center;\">CRIMINAL PENALTIES<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 65%; text-align: center;\">DETAILS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Criminal Penalties\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>Fraud under $5,000 (Hybrid)<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Details\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">Up to 2 years (indictable) or 2 years less a day and\/or $5,000 fine (summary).<\/p><p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">No mandatory minimum.<\/p><p style=\"margin: 0;\">First-time offenders are more likely to receive probation, fines, or community service than custody.<\/p><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Criminal Penalties\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>Fraud over $5,000 (Indictable)<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Details\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">Up to 14 years imprisonment.<\/p><p style=\"margin: 0;\">No mandatory minimum unless the fraud exceeds $1 million, in which case a 2-year minimum applies. Increases the likelihood of trial and imprisonment.<\/p><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Criminal Penalties\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>Public market fraud (Indictable)<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Details\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Up to 14 years imprisonment. No mandatory minimum.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Criminal Penalties\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>Restitution order<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Details\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">The court can also order full repayment of the victim's loss under <a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-738.html\">s. 738 of the Criminal Code<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Criminal Penalties\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>DNA sample<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Details\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">In more serious cases, the Crown may seek a DNA order under <a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-487.051.html\">s. 487.051<\/a>, placing your genetic profile permanently in the National DNA Data Bank.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><style>\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .scd-table thead { display: none; }\n  .scd-table tr { display: block; margin-bottom: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; }\n  .scd-table td { display: block; padding: 10px 14px; border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left !important; }\n  .scd-table td:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .scd-table td::before { content: attr(data-label); display: block; font-weight: bold; color: #c12127; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 4px; }\n}\n<\/style>\n<table class=\"scd-table\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; table-layout: fixed;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 35%; text-align: center;\">LONGER-TERM CONSEQUENCES<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 65%; text-align: center;\">DETAILS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Longer-Term Consequences\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>Civil judgment<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Details\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Separate from criminal proceedings, victims may pursue civil action, allowing for asset seizure or wage garnishment.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Longer-Term Consequences\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>Employment<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Details\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Severe difficulty finding roles in banking, finance, government, or any position involving cash, inventory, or sensitive data; plus, a risk to professional licences.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Longer-Term Consequences\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>Corporate directorship<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Details\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Potential mandatory prohibition from serving as a director or officer of any federally incorporated company under the <a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/C-44\/INDEX.HTML\">Canada Business Corporations Act<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Longer-Term Consequences\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>Housing<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Details\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Denial of rental applications as landlords view financial dishonesty as a high risk.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Longer-Term Consequences\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>Travel<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Details\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Risk of permanent entry denial to the US, where fraud is classified as a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Longer-Term Consequences\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>Immigration<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Details\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Non-citizens and permanent residents face risk of deportation and permanent inadmissibility under the <a href=\"https:\/\/laws.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/i-2.5\/\">Immigration and Refugee Protection Act<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Longer-Term Consequences\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>No-contact and non-association orders<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Details\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Where the fraud involved a workplace or business partners, probation conditions may prohibit contact with former colleagues or entry into specific commercial areas.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\" style=\"margin-top:25px;\"><p><b>Sentences at the higher end of these ranges are more likely where the fraud:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Involved a breach of trust (such as employer-employee fraud).<\/li>\n<li>Targeted vulnerable individuals such as seniors.<\/li>\n<li>Was perpetrated by a repeat offender.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><h2>What happens if you\u2019re charged with fraud in Edmonton?<\/h2>\n<p>Fraud investigations are conducted by the Edmonton Police Service Economic Crimes Unit, the RCMP Financial Crimes Section, or general investigative units, depending on the nature and scale of the alleged offence.<\/p>\n<p>The first 24-48 hours are often the most important. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/edmonton\/pre-charge-legal-advice\/\">Pre-charge legal advice<\/a> can help you avoid making your situation worse.<\/p>\n<p><b>Once you\u2019re arrested and charged in Edmonton, three basic outcomes are possible:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>For very low-level charges, you may receive an Appearance Notice on the spot, requiring you to attend court on a specified date.<\/li>\n<li>You may be released from police custody on an Undertaking, which is similar to an Appearance Notice but can include additional conditions.<\/li>\n<li>You will be held in the arrest processing unit at the police station until your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/edmonton\/bail-hearing\/\">bail hearing<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Depending on the seriousness of the allegations, your criminal history, and the circumstances of the case, you may be:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Transferred to the <b>Edmonton Police Service&#8217;s Downtown Division<\/b> at 9620 103A Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB, T5H 0H7.<\/li>\n<li>Held for a short period at the <b>Edmonton Remand Centre<\/b>, at 18415 127 Street NW, Edmonton, pending bail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A fraud lawyer from Strategic Criminal Defence will meet with you to discuss your potential release. Your lawyer will handle the bail hearing, which is usually conducted by video from your holding cell.<\/p>\n<p><b>As well as attending court, you may need to follow these other common bail conditions:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No contact with the complainant(s) or any co-accused.<\/li>\n<li>Stay-away order from the victim&#8217;s home, workplace, or business premises.<\/li>\n<li>Prohibition on opening new lines of credit, taking out loans, or entering into financial agreements above a specified value without court approval.<\/li>\n<li>Possible surrender of passport and prohibition on international travel.<\/li>\n<li>Regular check-ins with a bail supervisor or police officer.<\/li>\n<li>No possession of fraud-related tools, such as skimming devices or forged documents.<\/li>\n<li>Curfew or house arrest for more serious or complex fraud cases.<\/li>\n<li>Requirement to reside at a specified address and notify the court of any change.<\/li>\n<li>Employment restrictions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your lawyer will advise you on how to follow your bail conditions and prevent a return to jail and an additional charge (<a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-145.html\">s. 145 of the Criminal Code<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><h2>Will your fraud case go to trial?<\/h2>\n<p>Most criminal cases in Edmonton are settled before <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/edmonton\/trial-lawyers\/\">trial<\/a>. Fraud cases involving over $5,000 in losses are more likely to proceed to trial, imprisonment, and a criminal record, while first-time fraud under $5,000 is more likely to result in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/edmonton\/probation-suspended-sentence\/\">Probation<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Community service.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/edmonton\/fine\/\">Fines<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We often contact the Crown Prosecutor for pre-trial negotiations aimed at preventing the most severe consequences, but the outcome of these negotiations is highly case-dependent. <b>Success is more likely where:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Crown&#8217;s evidence is weak.<\/li>\n<li>Charter violations may have occurred.<\/li>\n<li>Prosecution is not in the public interest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>We may be able to argue for a diversion or other pre-trial resolution:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/edmonton\/alternative-measures-program\/\"><b>Alternative Measures Program (AMP)<\/b><\/a>: First-time, minor fraud under $5,000. Community service, restitution, or donation. Charges withdrawn; no record.<\/li>\n<li><b>Restitution order<\/b>: Full repayment of the victim&#8217;s loss. Reduces the likelihood of custody.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/edmonton\/criminal-discharge\/\"><b>Conditional discharge<\/b><\/a>: First-time, minor fraud only. Complete probation conditions. No conviction registered; record purged after probation. Not available where a mandatory minimum applies.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/edmonton\/peace-bond\/\"><b>Peace bond (s. 810)<\/b><\/a>: Keep the peace for up to 12 months. Charges withdrawn; no conviction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><h2>How do we defend fraud charges?<\/h2>\n<p>One of the first things your lawyer will do is obtain a complete picture of the evidence against you at the first court appearance. <b>The Crown\u2019s disclosure package usually contains:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Police reports.<\/li>\n<li>Digital evidence.<\/li>\n<li>Financial records.<\/li>\n<li>Surveillance footage\/ wiretap evidence.<\/li>\n<li>Photos\/audio recordings.<\/li>\n<li>Witness and expert statements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your lawyer will scrutinise the Crown evidence for potential weaknesses, which could shape your defence strategy. <b>Depending on the circumstances, we will argue one of the following defences:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .scd-table thead { display: none; }\n  .scd-table tr { display: block; margin-bottom: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; }\n  .scd-table td { display: block; padding: 10px 14px; border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left !important; }\n  .scd-table td:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .scd-table td::before { content: attr(data-label); display: block; font-weight: bold; color: #c12127; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 4px; }\n  .scd-table td:empty { display: none; }\n}\n<\/style>\n<table class=\"scd-table\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; table-layout: fixed;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 20%; text-align: center;\">CATEGORY<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 20%; text-align: center;\">DEFENCE TYPE<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 60%; text-align: center;\">DETAILS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Category\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>Absence of 'Mens Rea'<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Defence Type\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Lack of intent<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Details\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">If your actions were the result of an honest mistake, poor business judgment, or negligence rather than a deliberate plan to deceive, the Crown cannot secure a conviction.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Category\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Defence Type\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Good Faith Reliance<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Details\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">You followed the advice of a qualified professional (lawyer, accountant, or financial advisor), and genuinely believed your actions were lawful.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Category\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>Absence of 'Actus Reus'<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Defence Type\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">No risk of loss<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Details\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Fraud requires proof that the victim suffered actual loss or was exposed to a risk of loss. If the Crown cannot establish either, a finding of guilt is very challenging.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Category\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>Legal Justification<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Defence Type\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Authorization\/Consent<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Details\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">You had explicit or implied permission from the alleged victim to take the actions in question (e.g., a supervisor approved the expenses now being called embezzlement).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Category\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Defence Type\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Colour of Right<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Details\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">You had an honest, though potentially mistaken, belief that you had a legal right to the property or funds in question.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Category\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>Procedural Defences<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Defence Type\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Charter Violations<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Details\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">If Edmonton Police seized your digital devices or bank records without a valid warrant (violating s. 8 of the Charter), that evidence may be excluded from trial.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Category\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Defence Type\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Statute of Limitations<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Details\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">For summary fraud offences (typically fraud under $5,000), the Crown must lay the information within 12 months of the alleged offence (no limitation period for indictable offences).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Category\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>External Pressure<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Defence Type\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Duress\/Coercion<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Details\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">You were forced to commit the fraudulent act because of an immediate and credible threat of death or bodily harm to yourself or another person.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Category\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\"><b>Police Conduct<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Defence Type\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left;\">Entrapment<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Details\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">The police induced you to commit fraud through an undercover operation or sting without a reasonable suspicion that you were already engaged in criminal activity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-5526-1 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-5526-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #f4f5f7 } #accordion-5526-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:var(--awb-color2); border-width:0px; background-color:var(--awb-color2); }.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5526-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5526-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 16px; width: 16px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5526-1.fusion-toggle-icon-right .fusion-toggle-heading{ margin-right: 34px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5526-1 .panel-title a{font-size:21px;color:#c22127;font-family:\"Lexend\";font-weight:700;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5526-1 .toggle-content{font-size:17px;color:#000000;font-family:\"Lexend\";font-weight:300;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5526-1 .panel-title a:not(.active):hover, #accordion-5526-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5526-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5526-1.fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed .fusion-panel .panel-title a:not(.active):hover .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-right fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-5526-1\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5526-1 .panel-dc706526071c886f2 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5526-1 .panel-dc706526071c886f2 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-dc706526071c886f2 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"dc706526071c886f2\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5526-1\" data-target=\"#dc706526071c886f2\" href=\"#dc706526071c886f2\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How is fraud different from theft?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"dc706526071c886f2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Theft involves physically taking property without consent. Fraud involves deceiving someone into voluntarily parting with property, money, or a valuable security. The key distinction is deception: fraud requires a dishonest act that causes or risks causing deprivation to the victim.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5526-1 .panel-a8a84fff25dbaa85c .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5526-1 .panel-a8a84fff25dbaa85c .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-a8a84fff25dbaa85c fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a8a84fff25dbaa85c\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5526-1\" data-target=\"#a8a84fff25dbaa85c\" href=\"#a8a84fff25dbaa85c\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What reputational damage is associated with fraud charges?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a8a84fff25dbaa85c\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Fraud is classified as a crime of dishonesty, which carries significant stigma. Even without a conviction, charges alone can damage professional relationships, result in termination, trigger regulatory investigations, and be reported in the media, particularly for business-related or large-scale fraud.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5526-1 .panel-7f37ec4cdc63629dd .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5526-1 .panel-7f37ec4cdc63629dd .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-7f37ec4cdc63629dd fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"7f37ec4cdc63629dd\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5526-1\" data-target=\"#7f37ec4cdc63629dd\" href=\"#7f37ec4cdc63629dd\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can criminal fraud charges be laid against a business rather than an individual?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"7f37ec4cdc63629dd\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes. Corporations can be charged with fraud under the Criminal Code. Directors, officers, and employees can also be charged individually if they personally participated in or directed the fraudulent conduct, even if the fraud was carried out through a corporate structure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5526-1 .panel-4842aa068fbc6bfde .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5526-1 .panel-4842aa068fbc6bfde .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-4842aa068fbc6bfde fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"4842aa068fbc6bfde\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5526-1\" data-target=\"#4842aa068fbc6bfde\" href=\"#4842aa068fbc6bfde\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is every financial dispute a criminal matter?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"4842aa068fbc6bfde\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Not every financial disagreement is fraud. A breach of contract, unpaid debt, or business dispute is a civil matter, not a criminal one. Fraud requires proof of deliberate deception and intent to deprive; an honest disagreement about money may result in a civil, rather than criminal, case.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><h2>Get help with fraud charges in Edmonton<\/h2>\n<p><b>If you\u2019re under investigation for, or charged with, fraud in Edmonton, our team will:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review the specific facts of your case.<\/li>\n<li>Assess the strength of the Crown&#8217;s evidence.<\/li>\n<li>Build a defence strategy tailored to your charge.<\/li>\n<li>Discuss pre-trial resolutions with the prosecution.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare for trial if necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Strategic Criminal Defence lawyers have defended individuals in tough situations in Edmonton for 10 years. We understand how the courts approach these cases and will work to minimize the consequences for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:var(--awb-color8);padding: 40px 50px 40px 50px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\" style=\"text-align:center;font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;color:var(--awb-color1);\"><h3><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"> for a free, no-obligation consultation.<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 40px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column cases grey-box\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#f9f9f9;padding: 25px 50px 25px 50px;\"><div ><style>.fusion-imageframe.imageframe-1{ margin-bottom : 25px;}<\/style><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:8px;max-width:100px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/michael-oykhman-thumb.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive\"\/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"><p><strong>Verified By: Michael Oykhman, Senior Criminal Defence Lawyer<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:15px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:15px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:18;line-height:1.618;\">Last Modified: August 11, 2026<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"><p>Michael Oykhman is a senior criminal defence lawyer and the founder of Strategic Criminal Defence, a leading firm with offices across Western Canada and Ontario. With nearly 20 years of legal experience, he has appeared at all levels of court in Alberta, including the Supreme Court of Canada, and has successfully defended thousands of clients.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Proven Results:<\/strong> Successfully managed over 10,000 criminal cases, experience in complex matters such as impaired driving, domestic violence, and sexual assault.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strategic Problem Solver:<\/strong> Trained as a trial lawyer but recognized for his experience in alternative resolution strategies, often securing the best outcomes for clients without a case ever going to trial.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multi-Jurisdictional Authority:<\/strong> Licensed to practice law in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Education &amp; Academic Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Education:<\/strong> Holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Calgary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic Distinctions:<\/strong> Recipient of the Crown Association Prize (top grade in criminal law) and was the first-ever finalist for the University of Calgary at the Gale Cup Moot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Teaching &amp; Mentorship:<\/strong> Currently serves as the Advising Lawyer for Student Legal Assistance and is a sessional instructor at the University of Calgary Faculty of Law, teaching Advanced Criminal\/Constitutional Appellate Advocacy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Credentials &amp; Recognition<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Top-Rated Advocacy:<\/strong> An 8-time recipient of the Three Best Rated\u00ae Top Criminal Defence Lawyer of the Year award in Calgary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Professional Memberships:<\/strong> Active member of the Criminal Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA) and the Criminal Defence Lawyers Association (CDLA) of Calgary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connect with Michael:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/michael-oykhman\/\">Bio<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/michael-oykhman-90002335?originalSubdomain=ca\">LinkedIn<\/a> | <strong>Firm Office:<\/strong> (403) 719-6410<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;margin-top : 25px;margin-bottom : 25px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 25px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 25px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 30px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Obtaining property, money, or services by deceit, falsehood, or other fraudulent means can lead to a charge of fraud in Edmonton. 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