Orlando Fraud Defense
Fraud is any action that constitutes a willful but wrongful misrepresentation or deception with the express intent of benefitting an individual, either financially or personally. Fraud is subject to both civil and criminal prosecution. Although crimes relating to fraud are typically nonviolent, they are treated with swift and stringent consideration by the Orlando criminal justice system. An accusation or charge of fraud can be extremely damaging, and your best recourse in these cases is to consult with a qualified Orlando fraud defense attorney.
Some fraud actions that you might not realize warrant criminal charges include:
– Prescription fraud or forgery: These charges are treated as drug crimes in Orlando, and accordingly carry strict enforcement and harsh sentencing guidelines
– Mail fraud: Involves any scheme to obtain money or goods through an unlawful use of the US postal service. This can include failure to ship items that have been paid for, misrepresentation of items that have been shipped, impersonation and forged checks
– Computer fraud: including misrepresentation of items or failure to ship items sold on EBay, illegal file sharing, e-mail hoaxes and falsely claiming expert credentials
Conviction of a crime involving fraud can result in costly fines and, in more serious cases, substantive jail time. Additionally, victims of fraud may pursue civil action against an individual found guilty of fraud, sometimes resulting in astronomical judgments or settlements that can take a lifetime to pay off.
Fraud covers a wide swath of Florida criminal law, and each category of fraud requires special treatment on the part of a legal professional. At the law firm of Finebloom, Haenel & Higgins, our Orlando fraud defense attorneys have encountered every accusation of fraud out there. We know what to expect when dealing with these complex legal matters, and we know how to create a flawless defense that will comprehensively protect our clients facing fraud charges.
Our Orlando fraud defense team works with you to help you understand the charges being levied against you, and to come up with a stalwart course of action. We have decades of experience assisting clients being accused of fraud and other crimes in successfully negotiating the Florida legal system. We possess the experience required to comprehend these often technically complex legal issues.
If you have been accused of fraud, our Orlando fraud defense team is standing by to answer your questions. Call our offices today for a free consultation about your case, and let us tell you how we can provide you with the invaluable legal assistance you need.
Below you will find more information on the various types of Fraud that we offer services for :
If you have been accused by the State of committing any of the crimes under Florida Statute 817, Part I, you will need aggressive and experienced representation. Finebloom & Haenel can provide that representation. They are a phone call away at 407-218-6277.
There are several crimes listed in the fraud section of the Statutes that you can be charged with. Some of the crimes include, forgery, fraudulent use of credit card, making fake bills or notes, defrauding insurance agencies and false advertising just to name a few. Some crimes are first degree misdemeanors carrying penalties including one year in the county jail. However, some are much more serious. Some are first degree felonies. This means if you are convicted you can face up to 30 years in a Florida State Prison.
Do not waste time. Protect your rights! Fraud charges often have complex discovery materials. Some materials that may exonerate you may be time sensitive and may need to be requested right away in order to protect them from being lost or destroyed. Call an experienced and aggressive firm that has a team that will work for you.
Call 407-218-6277 and let the attorneys of Finebloom & Haenel explain how they can help fight your case for you. An attorney is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to discuss your rights. Don’t wait! Call now!
