{"id":5662,"date":"2024-06-11T17:19:07","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T17:19:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oykhmancriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/?page_id=5662"},"modified":"2026-09-14T14:29:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T14:29:56","slug":"fraud-lawyers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/fraud-lawyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Fraud Lawyers in Victoria"},"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>A fraud investigation often builds over months before you\u2019re ever contacted. It moves quickly once the police have enough evidence.<\/p>\n<p>Our Victoria team, led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/julia-hunter\/\">Julia Hunter<\/a>, scrutinizes this evidence. We look for gaps in the Crown\u2019s timeline and other weaknesses in the case.<\/p>\n<p><b>Our team has:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Won the Consumer Choice Award for Best Criminal Defence Firm in Victoria.<\/li>\n<li>Built 40+ combined years of criminal defence experience across Vancouver Island and BC courts.<\/li>\n<li>Received 75+ five-star Google reviews from past clients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We\u2019re available 24\/7 if you\u2019re arrested or under investigation.<\/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? What next?<\/h2>\n<p><b>If you learn you\u2019re under investigation for fraud, your next steps are critical:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Do not contact alleged victims or co-workers involved in the case.<\/b> Reaching out, even to explain your side, can look like an attempt to influence witnesses or tamper with evidence.<\/li>\n<li><b>Gather your own financial records early.<\/b> Locate bank statements, invoices, contracts, and emails. These can help establish your intentions and counter the Crown\u2019s version of events.<\/li>\n<li><b>Speak to a Victoria fraud lawyer before any police interview.<\/b> Fraud investigations often rely on what a suspect says early on. Prompt legal advice can protect you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Acting early gives your lawyer more time to review the evidence and approach the Crown before they formalize charges. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/pre-charge-legal-advice\/\">Pre-charge legal advice<\/a> is available from our defence team.<\/p>\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>What is fraud, and how could a conviction affect you?<\/h2>\n<p>Fraud covers several different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/property-offence-lawyers\/\">property offences<\/a> under the Criminal Code. All involve some form of deception. Examples include tax fraud, credit card fraud, and insurance fraud.<\/p>\n<p>The table below shows the charges we handle most often in Victoria.<\/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: 25%; text-align: left;\">CHARGE<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 40%; text-align: left;\">WHAT IT MEANS<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 35%; text-align: left;\">MAXIMUM PENALTY<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Charge\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Fraud (<a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-380.html\">s. 380<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Means\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Using deceit, lies, or other dishonest means to gain money, property, or services, or to cause someone a loss.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Maximum Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"><b>Under $5,000:<\/b> 2 years (indictable) or 2 years less a day (summary).<\/p><p style=\"margin: 0;\"><b>Over $5,000:<\/b> 14 years (indictable only).<\/p><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Charge\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Fraud over $1 million (<a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-380.html\">s. 380(1.1)<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Means\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Fraud where the total value taken exceeds $1 million.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Maximum Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">14 years maximum, with a mandatory minimum of 2 years' imprisonment.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Charge\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Identity theft (<a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-402.2.html\">s. 402.2<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Means\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Knowingly obtaining or keeping someone's identity information to commit a fraud-related offence.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Maximum Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">5 years (indictable) or 2 years less a day (summary).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Charge\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Identity fraud (<a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-403.html\">s. 403<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Means\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Pretending to be someone else to gain an advantage, get property, or cause them harm.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Maximum Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">10 years (indictable) or 2 years less a day (summary).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Charge\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Forgery (<a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-366.html\">ss. 366<\/a>-<a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-367.html\">367<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Means\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Creating or altering a false document, knowing it is false, and intending someone to rely on it.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Maximum Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">10 years (indictable) or 2 years less a day (summary).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"margin-top:25px;\"><p><b>The line between a summary (less serious) and an indictable (more serious) charge often comes down to:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The dollar amount involved.<\/li>\n<li>Your criminal history.<\/li>\n<li>Any other factors that could influence the Crown\u2019s decision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>When sentencing, judges must weigh aggravating factors, such as:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The scale of the fraud.<\/li>\n<li>The number of victims.<\/li>\n<li>Whether you held a position of trust.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These factors can push a sentence well beyond what a first-time offender might expect. Preventing these types of consequences is our first priority.<\/p>\n<p><b>A fraud conviction also carries consequences well beyond the courtroom:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A permanent criminal record. This could affect future employment, especially in finance, law, or any regulated profession.<\/li>\n<li>A restitution order. This requires you to repay victims for their losses.<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-380.2.html\">prohibition order<\/a> (s. 380.2). This bars you from certain jobs that involve control over other people\u2019s money or property.<\/li>\n<li>Immigration consequences for non-Canadian citizens. Removal is possible under the <a href=\"https:\/\/laws.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/i-2.5\/\">Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These far-reaching consequences can raise stress levels. Reaching out early to one of our Victoria fraud lawyers means we can begin work immediately to limit the consequences.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h2>What happens after an arrest, and how can we help?<\/h2>\n<p>After your arrest, the local Victoria, Saanich, or Oak Bay police (or an RCMP detachment) may release you on a Promise to Appear.<\/p>\n<p>For more serious fraud charges, you\u2019re more likely to be held at the Victoria Police Department at 850 Caledonia Avenue.<\/p>\n<p>From there, your Strategic Criminal Defence lawyer works to negotiate your release at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/bail-hearings\/\">bail hearing<\/a> at the Victoria Law Courts on Burdett Avenue. Release can be more complex in fraud cases involving multiple victims or large sums of money.<\/p>\n<p><b>If you\u2019re released, bail conditions are likely to include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A no-contact order barring contact with alleged victims, witnesses, or co-accused persons.<\/li>\n<li>Surrender of your passport due to flight-risk concerns.<\/li>\n<li>A ban on opening new bank accounts, lines of credit, or business accounts.<\/li>\n<li>A restriction on your access to certain financial records, systems, or employer accounts.<\/li>\n<li>Regular check-ins with a bail supervisor or the police.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re not released, you may be taken to the Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre in Saanich. You might have to stay there until your case is over.<\/p>\n<h3>First court appearance and defence<\/h3>\n<p>Your first court appearance takes place at the Victoria Law Courts on Burdett Avenue. Once we obtain the Crown\u2019s disclosure, we can review the evidence against you, such as bank records and financial statements.<\/p>\n<p>We then begin negotiating with the Crown Prosecution Service. Serious fraud cases leave little room for a resolution that avoids a criminal record. Those are more likely to go to trial.<\/p>\n<p><b>In less serious cases, we may be able to negotiate a <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/diversion-program-resolutions\/\"><b>pre-trial resolution<\/b><\/a><b> that prevents a trial and a criminal record:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A reduction to a lesser charge, if the evidence does not clearly support an intent to deceive.<\/li>\n<li>A stay or withdrawal of charges, if we can show the Crown that the evidence against you is too weak to proceed.<\/li>\n<li>A restitution-based resolution, where repaying the victim in full can support a reduced charge or a lighter sentence.<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/peace-bond\/\">peace bond<\/a>, letting you avoid prosecution by agreeing to keep the peace for a set period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In rare cases of minor fraud, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/discharges\/\">conditional discharge<\/a> may be available. This results in a finding of guilt without a formal criminal record.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/julia-hunter\/\">Julia Hunter\u2019s<\/a> previous years of work at the Crown Prosecution Service and the Judges\u2019 Chambers can help during negotiations. She understands how the Crown builds financial crime cases and where the evidence tends to be weakest.<\/p>\n<p>If there is no resolution, your case proceeds to trial in the Provincial Court or Supreme Court of British Columbia.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><h2>Testimonials<\/h2>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s what clients have said about us. Remember that past results do not guarantee future outcomes.<\/b><\/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-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-8 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cAmazing lawyer, amazing person.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI had the absolute privilege of being represented by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/julia-hunter\/\">Julia Hunter<\/a>, and I cannot express enough how grateful I am for her professionalism, compassion, and integrity. From our very first meeting, Julia stood out not only as an outstanding lawyer with a remarkable legal pedigree, but also as someone who genuinely cares about the people she represents.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><strong>C.V.<\/strong><\/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-10 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cHelped bring my stress level down\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI reached out to SCD for a sensitive issue, and Roisin Neary helped bring my stress level down from 11 back to a 0. She patiently listened to my story, asked great questions, and provided helpful context while helping me figure out next steps.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><strong>J.W.<\/strong><\/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 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:#000000;padding: 48px 60px 40px 60px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cIncredibly brilliant and strategic\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI cannot say enough good things about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/julia-hunter\/\">Julia Hunter<\/a>. I found myself in an extremely complicated situation and needed a lawyer in a hurry. She and her team were in court to represent me within less than 12 hours of contacting her. Not only is she diligent and professional, she\u2019s incredibly brilliant and strategic.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><strong>C.G.<\/strong><\/p>\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 : 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-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .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-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-text fusion-text-14\"><h2>What defences can protect you?<\/h2>\n<p><b>Depending on the facts of your fraud case, we may argue:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You lacked the intent to deceive. Fraud requires the Crown to prove you knowingly acted dishonestly.<\/li>\n<li>The alleged victim suffered no real financial loss or risk of loss. This is a required element of the offence.<\/li>\n<li>The evidence was gathered through an unlawful search of your home, computer, or financial accounts. That would be a violation of your Charter rights.<\/li>\n<li>Someone else had access to your identity, accounts, or systems, and used them without your knowledge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-5662-1 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-5662-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #f5f5f5 } #accordion-5662-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#f5f5f5; border-width:0px; background-color:#f5f5f5; }.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5662-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5662-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 16px; width: 16px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5662-1.fusion-toggle-icon-right .fusion-toggle-heading{ margin-right: 34px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5662-1 .panel-title a{font-size:24px;color:#c22127;font-family:\"Lexend\";font-weight:700;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5662-1 .toggle-content{font-size:17px;color:#000000;font-family:\"Lexend\";font-weight:300;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5662-1 .panel-title a:not(.active):hover, #accordion-5662-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5662-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5662-1.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-5662-1\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5662-1 .panel-702b4bc72bac940b7 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5662-1 .panel-702b4bc72bac940b7 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-702b4bc72bac940b7 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"702b4bc72bac940b7\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5662-1\" data-target=\"#702b4bc72bac940b7\" href=\"#702b4bc72bac940b7\"><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\">Will a fraud charge ruin my life?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"702b4bc72bac940b7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Not necessarily. Many fraud cases are resolved through negotiation with the Crown, especially where the amounts are smaller or it is a first offence. Speaking with a lawyer early gives you the best chance of avoiding a criminal record.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5662-1 .panel-f2b94e91d5e2f49cd .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5662-1 .panel-f2b94e91d5e2f49cd .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-f2b94e91d5e2f49cd fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"f2b94e91d5e2f49cd\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5662-1\" data-target=\"#f2b94e91d5e2f49cd\" href=\"#f2b94e91d5e2f49cd\"><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\">Do I automatically go to prison for fraud over $1 million?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"f2b94e91d5e2f49cd\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes, if convicted. The Criminal Code sets a mandatory minimum of 2 years in prison for fraud exceeding $1 million. This makes an early, strong defence especially important in large-scale cases.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5662-1 .panel-7bfc48cd222ded3b0 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5662-1 .panel-7bfc48cd222ded3b0 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-7bfc48cd222ded3b0 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"7bfc48cd222ded3b0\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5662-1\" data-target=\"#7bfc48cd222ded3b0\" href=\"#7bfc48cd222ded3b0\"><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 if I didn\u2019t know the information I used was stolen?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"7bfc48cd222ded3b0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Knowledge matters. With identity theft and identity fraud, the Crown must prove you knew, or were reckless about whether, the information was obtained illegally.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5662-1 .panel-3b8d54388adae2cea .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5662-1 .panel-3b8d54388adae2cea .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-3b8d54388adae2cea fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"3b8d54388adae2cea\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5662-1\" data-target=\"#3b8d54388adae2cea\" href=\"#3b8d54388adae2cea\"><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\">Do I need a lawyer if I\u2019m only under investigation?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"3b8d54388adae2cea\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes. Statements made during a fraud investigation can lead directly to a charge. Legal advice beforehand can prevent this and can sometimes stop the investigation from advancing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/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\"><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-5{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .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-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 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-6 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\" width=\"254\" height=\"300\" title=\"Julia Hunter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter-254x300.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-53248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter-200x236.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter-400x473.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/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: <b>\u00a0Julia Hunter, Criminal Defence Lawyer<\/b><\/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: September 14, 2026<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"><p>Julia Hunter is a senior criminal defence lawyer at Strategic Criminal Defence in Victoria, BC. She has appeared at every level of court in British Columbia and has defended clients on assault, impaired driving, theft, break and enter, and sexual offence charges. Before moving to defence work, she trained with the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service and the Specialized Prosecutions Branch, giving her direct insight into how the Crown builds its case. Julia holds a Law Degree with Honours from Queen\u2019s University Belfast.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-6{width:100% !important;margin-top : 25px;margin-bottom : 25px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-6 > .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-6{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-6{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-6 > .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 style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\">A fraud charge means the Crown believes you used deceit to gain money, property, or services. 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