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defending fraud charges

Defending Fraud Charges

February 12, 2018/in Uncategorized /by damg20

If you have been accused of fraud charges, you could be facing some serious legal consequences.  Having an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side can certainly make a notable difference in the outcome of your case.


What Constitutes Fraud?

Using false information of any kind in order to achieve financial gain is fraud. That includes using a false identity, submitting false information on applications, false marketing, or other misrepresentations. Fraud occurs over the phone, online, face-to-face, and could involve individuals, insurance companies, or businesses. Examples include:

  • Pyramid and Ponzi schemes;
  • Tax evasion;
  • Bankruptcy fraud;
  • Credit card fraud;
  • Medicaid fraud;
  • Mail fraud;
  • Wire fraud;
  • Embezzlement;
  • Counterfeiting;
  • Insurance fraud;
  • Identity theft;
  • Telemarketing fraud;
  • Insider trading;
  • Racketeering;
  • Workers’ compensation fraud.

 

Penalties for Fraud in Florida

Depending on the type of fraud, a defendant may face numerous consequences if convicted, such as:

  • Restitution payments to the victim;
  • Attorney’s fees and other associated costs of the victim;
  • Civil actions brought by the victim;
  • Imprisonment for up to 30 years.


Possible Defenses for Fraud Charges

There are a number of tacks an experienced attorney may take in defending against charges of fraud. For instance, a prosecutor will have the burden of proof in establishing that fraud has truly been committed. Coming up with sufficient evidence to support such a claim may, no doubt, be challenging.  Apart from this, the reliability of the evidence provided may be called into question.

Without a doubt, intent is the essence of fraud. A prosecutor will have to prove that any actions by the defendant were not accidental. Following this, statements that are misleading are not, by comparison, fraudulent. If the statements are just opinions or commitments to do something at a later time, they actually do not necessarily constitute fraud.

If it can be demonstrated that the defendant was induced to commit the chicanery by a government entity, and would otherwise not have been involved in criminal activity, ultimately an entrapment defense may be appropriate. Such a defense, for example, relies on two key components:

  • A lack of predisposition to commit a crime on the part of the defendant;
  • Government enticement to participate in criminal activity.

Most importantly is by far the last defense. A defense attorney will be required to prove that the defendant was an unsuspecting and gullible pawn, unlike someone with a criminal mindset who happened to come upon an opportunity to commit a crime.


You Deserve an Advocate

At the Robert Foley Law Firm we undoubtedly believe every client deserves a quality defense. Our goal in this situation is to keep your record unsoiled, keep you out of jail, and minimize any financial consequences related to your charges. The best way to do that is either reduce your charges, or, in the best-case scenario, dismiss the charges all together. For a strong, personalized defense, contact our legal team in Fort Myers or Punta Gorda today. The initial consultation is, of course, free.

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