Like all criminal charges Fraud over $5000.00 and Fraud under $5000.00 are serious matters that need to be defended. The result of a conviction for such a charge may be jail, but the long term effects of crimes of dishonesty can be devastating. A conviction for such an offence may have ramifications ranging from deportation to travel restrictions to employment restrictions.

Fraud is the action of deceiving someone in order to unlawfully gain something. There are two categories of fraud: over $5000 and under $5000. If the amount is over $5000, the penalty can be up to 14 years in prison.

Were you the victim of a fraud and as such someone who was taken advantage of by someone else?

Were you aware of the criminal activity?

Is the Crown Attorney capable of proving your knowledge as it relates to the offence?

Are you able to make restitution?