What the law states
Section 178C of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) states that:
Whosoever incurring any debt or liability obtains credit by any false pretence or by any wilfully false promise or partly by a false pretence and partly by a wilfully false promise or by any other fraud shall be liable to imprisonment for one year.
Penalty
The maximum penalty for obtaining credit by fraud is 1 year imprisonment.
Defences
Some defences available to this offence include duress, intoxication and necessity.
How can Prime Lawyers help you?
Our criminal lawyers are experienced in representing people who have been charged with Obtaining Credit by Fraud. We will advise you on the best way to proceed with your matter, and provide you with advice to assist with your decision in pleading guilty or not guilty.
Should you choose to plead 'not guilty', we will explain any possible defences you may have to the charge and will fight vigorously at court to protect your rights and your freedom.
We also have access to some of the best criminal barristers and senior counsel in the country if they are required.