Lodging false BAS statements plea in the Count...
ADLA member for - VIC
Written by
Paul McClure
Criminal Defence Lawyer
Tax Offences
A Case Study: Lodging false BAS statements plea in the County Court
Date: 01/09/2009
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The Name of the Offence
Lodgement of false BAS
Place of the event
Melbourne
The court attended
Melbourne County Court
Acting Solicitor: Paul McClure
Facts of the Case
The client was charged with two charges of lodging false BAS (Business Activity Statement), and one charge of attempting to lodge a false BAS. In total, the amount that was falsely claimed was $123,537.
The client was heavily in debt due to business ventures that had gone sour.
The client had no prior Court appearances for dishonesty offences.
Results Achieved
No actual prison term. He was sentenced to a total effective sentence of 14 months' imprisonment and released immediately on a 3 year recognizance release order.
Given the amounts of money that were involved, this is an excellent result.
