Restitution a good first step for those charged with fraud

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Céline Dostaler
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Fraud charges are laid when a person is suspected of using deceit, falsehood or other dishonest means to deprive someone, a company or the public of money. Depending on the monetary value of the crime, an accused may be charged with fraud under $5,000 or fraud over $5,000. If you find yourself in that situation, seek out legal advice or you risk being saddled with a criminal record or even jail time.

As with any criminal charge, the onus is on the Crown to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused is guilty. To read more, click here.

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