Ottawa Criminal Defence - Fraud & White Collar Offences

Fraud and other “white collar” financial crimes can have serious consequences, including lengthy jail sentences, monetary penalties, and mandatory minimum penalties in some cases. Fraud and theft are treated especially harshly where they involve the abuse of a position of trust or targeting the public. 

Many cases of alleged fraud arise through business disputes, honest misunderstandings, or accounting issues. In other cases, there may be mitigating factors or weaknesses in the prosecution’s ability to prove the case. It is important to have an experienced criminal lawyer examine the evidence for defences and potentially avoid charges in the first place.