Accused Of Fraud In Minneapolis or St Paul?

Fraud is defined as “an offense of deliberately deceiving another in order to gain money, property or services.”  Often fraud cases involve money but other assets such as homes, vehicles and securities can also be stolen in a fraud case.

There are a number of crimes that fall under the fraud umbrella including embezzlement, false advertising, false billing, insurance fraud, marriage fraud, securities fraud, forgery, identity theft, lottery fraud, gambling fraud, credit fraud, mail and wire fraud, medical assistance fraud, mortgage fraud, credit card fraud, driver’s license fraud, tax fraud and internet fraud.

Possession and Creation of Fraudulent Statements

Fraud convictions often involve fraudulent statements used to access monetary gain. This may include fake insurance claims, false mortgage claims, forged checks or false tax credits.

Medical and Insurance Fraud

Medical assistance fraud convictions may be laid if you intend to defraud the medical assistance system by claiming for reimbursement which is false in whole or in part. Medical assistance fraud often takes place in workers’ compensation cases. Insurance fraud involves using fraudulent material to benefit through insurance companies. You may claim for damage that does not exist or attempt to lower your premiums by omission of certain information.

Lottery and Gambling Fraud

If an individual alters or counterfeits a state lottery ticket, then they may be charged with lottery fraud. Furthermore, those who tamper with any legal gambling equipment or manipulate the gambling system may face a gambling fraud conviction. This includes acts of counting cards or using false information to gain the prize receipt.

Credit Card Fraud

One of the most common types of fraud crimes, credit card fraud involves using or attempting to use a card that is not yours. Credit card fraud often spans onto the internet especially with the recent increase in internet banking and shopping.

Mortgage Fraud

Those who submit misstated, misrepresented or deliberately missing material during the mortgage procedure may be facing a mortgage fraud conviction.  This can include the mortgage lender, the borrower, or any other party in the mortgage lending process.

Driver’s License Fraud and Identity Theft Cases

Other fraud convictions will include personal identification such as your driver’s license or social security number. If these are found to be tampered with in any way, for any purpose, then you may be facing a fraud conviction. Furthermore, stealing one’s driver license can also constitute of a fraud crime and may result in a theft conviction as well.

Telecommunications, Internet, Mail and Wire Fraud

Mail and wire fraud constitutes of any fraudulent activity involving the United States Postal Service or private commercial carrier. Telecommunications, or wire fraud, involves a fraudulent activity that takes place through the telephone, fax machine, internet or other communication network. Common telecommunication fraud crimes include pyramid schemes, non-delivery of products and internet auction scams.

Minnesota Criminal Attorney

If you or someone you love is facing any fraud charge, regardless of the offense, then it is important you contact a qualified attorney. Fraud convictions should not be taken lightly and the sooner you speak to a legal representative, the faster he can begin working on your defense to ensure the best outcome possible.

While some fraud cases may be classified as a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor, most are considered felonies and come with a minimum sentence of one year in prison. Keyser Criminal Defense will determine your best defense strategy and represent you in a court of law. Contact Defense Attorney Christopher W. Keyser at (612) 338-5007 for a free, confidential and pressure-free case evaluation.

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Keyser Criminal Defense represent clients throughout Minnesota, including the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Duluth, Rochester, Mankato, St. Cloud, Moorhead, Apple Valley, Blaine, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Coon Rapids, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Lakeville, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Roseville and Woodbury.