Our expert dishonesty lawyers can help you obtain bail, be found not guilty, or receive a lenient sentence, like no conviction and no prison.
Australian Criminal Law Group offers:
- Expert representation from award-winning lawyers.
- Client-focused representation with 500+ 5-star Google reviews.
- Free first consultations.
- Fixed fees with no hidden costs.
- Guaranteed representation by a senior criminal lawyer.
Dishonesty offences are rampant in society. We are the leading criminal lawyers for dishonesty offences.Â
Types of dishonesty offences we appear in
Some of the types of dishonesty offences that we specialise in representing clients for include:
- Obtaining a financial advantage (Centrelink or the ATO)
- Obtaining a financial advantage by deception
- Dishonestly causing a loss (Centrelink or the ATO)
- Goods in custody
- Proceeds of crime
- Receiving stolen property
- Stealing (larceny)
- Stealing from a person
We will assign you a seasoned lawyer who will not only clearly explain the charges against you and what you can do about your situation, but also represent you in court.
Pleading not guilty
You can read a twenty-step guide to pleading not guilty here.
Defences to dishonesty charges, specifically, often include:
- Identification, which is where your defence is that the dishonesty offence was committed by someone else.
- Duress.Â
- Necessity.
- Claim of right.
You can read more information about pleading not guilty here.
Pleading guilty
You can read a fifteen-step guide to pleading guilty here.
In brief, some of the ways that our criminal lawyers can assist you in preparing your sentence for a dishonesty offence include:
- Crafting arguments for you to obtain lenient results that involve no prison and no conviction with a section 10.Â
- Negotiating with prosecutors for you to plead guilty to less serious facts or a less serious charge.
- Assisting you with references and apology letters.
- Obtaining psychological and psychiatric reports.
- Directing you to other services, such as drug and alcohol programs, counsellors, psychologists, and psychiatrists.
Bail
If you are refused bail, our criminal lawyers can assist you in obtaining bail for your dishonesty charge.
You can read a fifteen-step guide to obtaining bail here.
About Australian Criminal Law GroupÂ
Australian Criminal Law Group is a leading Sydney-based criminal defence firm dedicated to protecting the rights and freedoms of individuals facing criminal charges.
We are co-founded by Joseph Correy, one of Sydney’s best criminal lawyers, and the winner of the NSW Australian of the Year, Deng Adut.
Known for strategic advocacy and client-focused service, our experienced lawyers work tirelessly to secure the best possible outcomes. Meet our criminal defence lawyers here.
We are recognised as a top-tier criminal law firm, having received the following accolades:
- Kev’s Best – 10 best criminal lawyers
- Best in Au – 10 best criminal lawyers
- Top 10 lawyers – 10 best criminal lawyers
- Lawyer.com – 12 best criminal lawyers
Contact Us
Australian Criminal Law Group offers free first appointments, in person at Sydney CBD, Parramatta, and Blacktown, as well as via phone and video.Â
To book your free first conference with the Australian Criminal Law Group, call (02) 8815 8167 or submit a website enquiry.
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