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The principal at ATL, Anderson Telford, has more than 25 years' experience specialising in criminal law. He is a dedicated professional who leaves no stone unturned when working towards a positive outcome for his clients.
The ATL legal team examines every detail of your case to build the most effective defence strategy.
ATL is not here to judge—but to defend you. We represent clients across
Townsville and
Mount Isa to provide legal advice and representation for your case.
24/7 Crime Line Is Now Available: 0418 762 728
Are you facing perjury charges? Do you need help to deal with a fraud offence? Or are you looking for someone with extensive experience in defending clients facing computer-related crime charges?
Don't hesitate to call ATL. The crime line is open around the clock and the team is ready to go the extra mile to advise you and provide representation.
Perjury
Anyone who deliberately gives false evidence at a judicial proceeding is guilty of perjury.
Someone commits perjury if they lie in their evidence in a court or tribunal. It applies to all courts including the family court, but you are not guilty of perjury if you gave false evidence without knowing it.
It does not matter how the false evidence is given. It is perjury if it is:
- Spoken (e.g. in court testimony) or
- Written (e.g. in an affidavit or other court form).
Perjury is a serious offence and the maximum penalty is 14 years' jail. However, if the perjury was committed to try to get someone else convicted of a serious offence (one where the jail term is life imprisonment), then the person who committed the perjury could be jailed for life.
Fraud Offences
Fraud is committed if another party’s property is dishonestly used or obtained, someone is forced to take action they have a legal right to refuse or by forcing them to abstain from an action they have a legal right to take.
A fraud charge also involves leaving without paying, even though the due amount was legally an on-the-spot payment.
The term property might describe smartphones and jewellery, as well as non-physical items like money in a bank account.
Depending on case specifics, defendants could face jail time of up to 20 years or penalties like restitution, bonds and probation.
Computer-Related Crime
The modern era has introduced cybercrime and statistics indicate that this offence type has increased over the last several years.
Cybercrime occurs in 2 basic categories:
- 1. Performing an unlawful act directed against computers, smartphones and other technological devices. These acts include stealing personal, financial and other sensitive data and is often described as hacking.
- 2. Using computers and other technological devices to commit an offence.
Common examples of computer-related crime are unauthorised use of someone’s personal or corporate computer and stealing sensitive information for personal use. Computer-related crimes are sometimes combined with other offences like fraud and these could affect the penalty.
