Toronto Theft Defence Law Firm
Theft is taking something that does not belong to you. Fraud is an intentional deception used to harm another. Fraud is often employed to accomplish a theft.
The criminal defence lawyers of Cohen, Sabsay LLP defend clients who have been charged with theft and fraud, or who are at risk of facing such charges. Our clients range from those accused of shoplifting, boosting ("professional" shoplifting), car theft, credit card fraud, breaking and entering, and large scale commercial theft and fraud.
We give the same level of personal, responsive service to clients whether they have been accused of taking merchandise from a retail store, operating an Internet scam, or directing a sophisticated financial fraud involving shell corporations and transfer of funds to offshore accounts.
In all theft and fraud case, our goal is to minimize the negative consequences to our client in all aspects of his or her life. The Crown takes theft and fraud cases very seriously. Prosecutors may seek jail time, even for a first-time offence. The possible repercussions of a conviction go beyond incarceration, fines and probation. A theft or fraud conviction on your criminal record may place your professional license in jeopardy or open the door to a civil lawsuit. Our legal team can assist you with all facets of your legal problem.
Ontario Fraud Defence Lawyers
Our lawyers are experienced in the defence of commercial crimes and other white collar crimes involving fraud, including:
- Credit card fraud
- Online auction fraud
- Bank fraud
- Securities fraud
- Mail fraud
- Real estate or mortgage fraud
- Health care fraud
- Fraudulent billing or invoicing
- Telemarketing fraud
- Insurance fraud
- Commercial fraud of all kinds
- Conspiracy to commit fraud
- Fraudulent use of the Repair and Storage Liens Act
Commercial Fraud
We defend clients in commercial fraud cases that involve:
- Setting up phoney companies and authorizing payment to those companies for services that were not provided or goods that were never delivered
- Receiving kickbacks
- Company insiders who collude with suppliers to submit fraudulent invoices, and split the proceeds of the fraud with the supplier
- Lawyers fraudulently billing clients for their time, diverting money from client trust accounts or siphoning money from an estate
- Doctors or dentists who commit insurance fraud or over-bill patients
We also represent individuals and businesses that are the victims of fraud in civil lawsuits.
In every case of theft or fraud, we will explain the full extent of your legal problem and its likely consequences in all legal venues. We will outline the options available to you and advise you of the option we believe is in your best interest.
If you have been arrested, or if you suspect that you may be the target of a civil or criminal investigation, please do not delay. Contact us to arrange an initial consultation at your earliest convenience.
