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StoddartD · Jul 13, 2007, 02:51 PM

Hi,
I am being charged with fraud under 5,000 in Alberta Canada. I am innocent and wondering if anyone knows what potential convictions are in place for fraud charges?
It is my first offense. Please get back to me its very important.

Three personal cheques were cashed in my name, 800.00 each. Signatures were forged and my id is missing.

I'm worried about how I'm going to prove I'm innocent, and if I can't I'm wondering what kind of sentence or fine I'm looking at.

Fr_Chuck · Jul 13, 2007, 02:56 PM

What type of fraud ? Since fraud is not the same as shoplighting.

Also how under 5000, 4900 is a lot different than 100 dollars.

You can be fined, go to jail ( or both) depending on the reasons and events of the crime.

excon · Jul 13, 2007, 03:12 PM

Hello Stoddart:

I don't know. If I was innocent, I would NOT be asking about my sentence. I would be asking about a LAWYER!!

excon

Fr_Chuck · Jul 13, 2007, 03:28 PM

First STOP, starting a new thread each time, merely reply on this thread.

People can't follow what you are talking about, keep everything about this thread on this thread.

I tried to combine them but it appears I have lost several good answers.

If you can't prove you are innocent and they have enough evidence to prove you did it, you will be found guilty and receive the punishment

They will have to prove it is your handwriting on check, if you challenge it. And of course you would have file a police report once you found these checsk also.

You need an attorney, most likely probation, having to pay back all of the money, plus fines, plus other costs. But it is possible to get jail time for this, so an attorney is a must

s_cianci · Jul 14, 2007, 06:38 AM

To begin with, you should write and sign an affidavit that the checks in question were forged and negotiated without your authorization and that your ID was stolen. Then have it notarized. That should constitute "proof" of your innocence. Do you know who stole and cashed your checks? If so, then you should bring criminal charges against them and also pursue civil action to try and recover your $800 plus whatever other losses you've sustained as a result. But I'm wondering just what is the "fraud" here (at least from your end of it) and why are you being charged? It sounds like a case of identity theft and forgery more than fraud. You're the victim of a fraud here, not the perpetrator.