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Using a False Document
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Elements of the offence
There is not a criminal offence of fraud, but there are a number of offences that involve fraudulent behaviour, and Use False Document is one of those offences. If you have been charged with Use False Document, here is some information to know and consider in seeking legal advice with Emma Turnbull Lawyers. For the prosecution to prove the offence of Use False Document, they must prove beyond a reasonable doubt all of the elements of the offence set out in s 83A(2) of the Crimes Act 1958 (Vic) which are as follows:
- The accused used a document; and
- The document used was false; and
- The accused knew the document was false; and
- The accused used the document intending to deceiving a person into accepting the document as genuine; and
- The accused intended that as a result of accepting the document as genuine, the person would act in a way that prejudiced somebody.
Will I have to go to court?
Charges for Use False Document are often dealt with summarily in the Magistrates’ Court. However, depending on the circumstances of the offence and any other charges laid, the case may be heard in a higher court. Expert legal advice is important in ensuring the most appropriate defence to a charge of Use False Document.
Once the case goes to court, it is up to the prosecution to prove all the elements of the offence. It is important that you seek expert legal advice to prepare a defence and to represent you in court as this offence carries a significant maximum sentence of imprisonment.
Maximum Penalty
Charges for Use False Document are often dealt with summarily in the Magistrates’ Court. However, depending on the circumstances of the offence and any other charges laid, the case may be heard in a higher court. Expert legal advice is important in ensuring the most appropriate defence to a charge of Use False Document.
Once the case goes to court, it is up to the prosecution to prove all the elements of the offence. It is important that you seek expert legal advice to prepare a defence and to represent you in court as this offence carries a significant maximum sentence of imprisonment.
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