Practice Areas
Fraud & Theft Defence
Fraud · Theft · Identity Theft · White-Collar Offences
Fraud and theft cases often involve large volumes of documentary evidence and complex legal issues. Zi Wang's corporate law background gives him a distinct advantage in reviewing financial records and identifying gaps in the evidence.
Common fraud and theft charges
Fraud
Obtaining property or causing economic loss through dishonest means. The key elements are a dishonest act and deprivation of the victim. Fraud over $5,000 is a more serious charge than fraud under $5,000.
Theft
Taking property without consent with intent to permanently deprive the owner. Theft under and over $5,000 carry different procedures and penalties.
Identity theft / identity fraud
Using another person's identity information to commit fraud. These charges have become more common with the rise of online fraud.
Money laundering
Converting proceeds of crime into apparently legitimate assets. Money laundering charges often accompany other criminal charges and may involve complex financial investigations.
Facing a fraud or theft charge?
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