Fraud crimes are usually financially motivated and are nonviolent in nature. The emergence of the Internet and overall computer literacy has also lead to an increase in cyber-crimes which may fall within the fraud category.
Federal Fraud crimes are those that are committed against the federal government such as welfare abuse or fraudulent contracting. Fraud crimes that cross state lines also fall into the federal category. Fraud crimes committed within the boundaries of a single state may rise to the federal level depending on the unique circumstances of the case.
The following list is not an exhaustive list of fraud related crimes in the state of Washington. The length of prison sentence and the amount of penalties depends on the actual white-collar crime committed.
Criminal fraud is a white-collar crime that includes misrepresenting or omitting material facts that involves a breach of trust. Criminal fraud is a serious offense, and many people can be hurt because of it. If you are found guilty of committing fraud, the consequences can be severe.
If you have been accused of criminal fraud, you should seek the help of an experienced attorney as soon as possible. Our law firm is experienced in handling fraud cases and can give you the representation you need.
As mentioned above, there are different types of criminal fraud, including:
If you are arrested or even convicted of criminal fraud, you could face the following:
Prison sentence Parole or Probation Restitution to pay back the victimsYou may also end up facing many more civil and criminal penalties if you are convicted. Depending on the severity of the act, you may have community service, hefty fines, and more.
If you are accused of harming someone with criminal fraud, you need to enlist the help of a criminal fraud attorney as soon as possible. Only they can provide the proper defense you need to help mitigate the situation.
Remember, a criminal fraud conviction can land you in hot water. The consequences can be severe. Call us today for a free consultation with one of our attorneys regarding your criminal fraud charges.
Regardless of the degree charged the goals remains the same. We will help you avoid conviction for the criminal charge, but perhaps more importantly, keep you out of jail.