Fraud Lawyer Cairns — Fixed Fee
$3,200 — Fixed Fee
Fixed Fees: Fraud / dishonesty offence plea — Cairns Magistrates Court — $3,200; Complex fraud plea — Cairns Magistrates Court — $7,500. Covers: initial consultation, review of the prosecution brief, charge and facts negotiation, sentencing submissions, restitution coordination where relevant, and court appearance. No hidden fees. One invoice. All fees +10% GST.
What Is Included
Initial consultation to review your charge, the alleged conduct, and the prosecution brief Advice on the likely penalty range and realistic outcomes for your specific matter Review of the prosecution's financial evidence and any alleged loss figures Advice on whether the charge or the facts alleged can be negotiated with the prosecution Preparation of written sentencing submissions tailored to…
What Fraud and Dishonesty Offences Cover
Fraud and dishonesty charges in Queensland arise under the Criminal Code Act 1899 (Qld) and, in some cases, federal legislation. The category covers a wide range of alleged conduct: Fraud under section 408C of the Criminal Code — dishonestly obtaining a benefit or causing a detriment by a false representation, by failing to disclose information, or by other dishonest conduct Obtaining property by…
Why Fraud Convictions Have Serious Consequences
A conviction for a dishonesty offence carries consequences beyond the sentence imposed by the court. For many people facing a fraud charge, the impact on employment, professional registration, and reputation is the primary concern. Employment and professional registration. A conviction for a dishonesty offence triggers mandatory disclosure and often mandatory disqualification in regulated…
What Changes the Outcome
The amount alleged. Sentencing for fraud is heavily influenced by the total amount involved and the period over which the conduct occurred. Challenging the prosecution's figures — where the alleged loss is disputed or overstated — is a legitimate and often productive strategy. Sacha reviews the financial evidence in the brief and advise on whether the figures are contestable. The nature of the…
What Sacha Focuses On
The prosecution's financial brief is reviewed in detail — the alleged amounts, the basis for the figures, and whether they are supported by the evidence. Where the facts are disputed or the alleged loss is overstated, Sacha addresses that before the plea is entered. For plea matters, the sentencing submissions address your specific circumstances, the nature and scale of the offending, the steps…
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Will I lose my job or professional licence? A dishonesty conviction triggers disclosure and often disqualification obligations in many regulated industries. The specific consequences depend on your profession and your employer. Sacha will advise on what applies in your situation at the first consultation — before the matter is resolved, not after. Can I challenge the amount the prosecution alleges…