Fraud Over $5,000 in Ontario
Facing a Fraud Over $5,000 Charge in Mississauga?
A Fraud Over $5,000 charge is a serious allegation. It can affect your employment, your reputation, your immigration status, and your freedom. These cases often involve business records, banking records, statements, and a detailed review of what actually happened.
Fraud cases over $5,000 often turn on the details. It is important to review the records carefully and determine whether the Crown can actually prove dishonest conduct, intent, and the amount alleged. You may also wish to review my pages on Theft & Fraud Offences and whether charges can be dropped.
How I Defend Fraud Over $5,000 Charges
I defend clients facing fraud over $5,000 charges in Mississauga and Brampton. I examine the evidence supporting the allegation, your role in the transactions and how the amount was calculated. I explain the strengths and weaknesses of the Crown’s case and the defence options available to you.
Read my theft and fraud case results for examples of cases I have handled.
Records I Review in a Fraud Case
- Police disclosure and the amount alleged: The police reports, witness statements and calculations used to support the fraud allegation.
- Financial and business records: Bank statements, transfers, invoices and contracts relating to the transactions in question.
- Emails, messages and instructions: Communications that may explain why a transaction occurred, who authorized it, and what you understood at the time.
- Access to accounts and records: Information showing who could access the relevant accounts, approve transactions or change the records.
My Approach to Defending Fraud Over $5,000 Charges
After reviewing the disclosure, I assess whether there are grounds to challenge the allegation, request a withdrawal or discuss a resolution with the Crown Attorney. Where a negotiated resolution is appropriate, I explain the proposed terms and their consequences. If the case proceeds to trial, I prepare the defence around the issues supported by the evidence.
I recently helped a client facing fraud charges over $100,000 avoid jail time by successfully negotiating a plea agreement for a lesser offence.
I work closely with my clients to meticulously prepare for their case. This proactive approach enables me to build a strong defence and present compelling arguments to achieve a positive result, whether that's avoiding a trial, pleading guilty to a lesser charge, or having the charges dismissed entirely. I regularly appear before the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice in Brampton and elsewhere in the province and am familiar with the local prosecutors and judges.
Contact a Mississauga Fraud Lawyer Today
If you are facing a fraud over $5,000 charge in Mississauga or Brampton, contact me today for a free, confidential consultation. I offer experienced, results-driven representation to protect your rights and your future. Don't face these charges alone: call 905‑366‑4354 or fill out the form to get started. I serve clients throughout Mississauga, Brampton, Orangeville, Milton, and Etobicoke.
Frequently Asked Questions
The following questions address fraud over $5,000 charges in Ontario. The advice in any case depends on its facts and evidence.
What does a fraud over $5,000 charge mean?
The Crown alleges that you committed fraud involving money, property or services valued at more than $5,000. The amount is an important part of the allegation, but it does not by itself establish guilt. I review the evidence supporting both the fraud allegation and the value claimed.
What evidence do you review in a fraud case?
I review the police disclosure and the records relating to the transactions in question. These may include bank statements, transfers, invoices, contracts, emails and messages. I also examine who had access to the accounts or records, who authorized the transactions, and what you understood at the time.
Can a fraud over $5,000 charge be withdrawn?
In some cases, yes. The Crown must assess whether there is a reasonable prospect of conviction and whether continuing the prosecution is in the public interest. I review the disclosure before advising whether there is a basis to request a withdrawal. A first offence does not automatically mean the charge will be dropped.
What should I bring to a fraud consultation?
Bring your charge papers, release documents, next court date and any police disclosure you have received. If you already have relevant bank statements, transfer records, invoices, contracts, emails or messages, bring those as well.
A brief timeline identifying the transactions in question and the people involved can help me understand the allegation. You do not need to have every document before arranging a consultation. I can review what you have and explain what further information may be needed.