What the law states
Section 176A of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) states that:
Whosoever, being a director, officer, or member, of any body corporate or public company, cheats or defrauds, or does or omits to do any act with intent to cheat or defraud, the body corporate or company or any person in his or her dealings with the body corporate or company shall be liable to imprisonment for 10 years.
Penalty
The maximum penalty for cheating or defrauding as a director is 10 years imprisonment.
Defences
Some defences available to this offence include duress, intoxication and necessity.
How can Prime Lawyers help you?
If you have been charged with Directors Cheating or Defrauding, you should not rush into pleading guilty without first seeking legal advice.
Our criminal lawyers are experienced with dealing this charge and will investigate the charge against you. We will give you clear advice on how strong or weak the evidence is against you. If you decide to plead guilty we will advise you on the likely penalties and how we can help you have the penalty minimised by representing you at court at sentencing.
If you are defending the matter we will vigorously fight the charge against you by negotiating with the Prosecution and representing you at your court trial. We also have access to some of the best criminal barristers and senior counsel in the country if they are required.