Fraud is a crime of moral turpitude, meaning that the commission of fraud means that you have committed a crime of dishonesty. It is important to retain a defense lawyer as soon as possible. Not only can a fraud conviction result in significant fines and jail time, there can also be significant and serious damage to your career and career outlook. In general, employers have are reluctant to hire someone with a fraud conviction on his or her record.
If you have been charged with fraud or are under investigation for committing fraud, contact the Law Office of Jesse K. Sanchez as soon as possible to arrange a consultation at (317) 721-9858.
What is Fraud
The crime You can be charged with fraud any time you are accused of obtaining money by false pretenses. Fraud includes a number of crimes that are charged as either misdemeanors or felonies. The elements of fraud vary based on the specific kind of fraud being prosecuted. As a defense attorney, we represent our clients from several fraud offenses which include:
- Consumer Fraud
- Identity Theft
- Bad Check Fraud
- Securities Fraud
- Bank Fraud
- Welfare Fraud
- Health Care Fraud
- Insurance Fraud
- Forgery
Common Fraud Defenses
While the punishment for a fraud conviction is harsh, there are defenses that your fraud attorney may be available to leverage to help fight the fraud charges in your case. Some of the common fraud defenses include:
- Absence of Intent to Commit Fraud
- Non-Fraudulent Statement
- Entrapment
- Insufficient Evidence
An Indianapolis, Indiana Fraud Defense Lawyer
If you are under investigation or have been charged with committing any of the fraud crimes, you need to contact a defense attorney as soon as possible. Time is of the essence. Call our office at (317) 721-9858 for a consultation to determine what are the best fraud defenses available.
