When Is Check Fraud a Felony?
Fraud refers to any time you purposefully deceive someone for financial gain. Check fraud is specificaly using checks to commit the fraud. Some common types of check fraud are: Forgery – Signing a check without authorization or endorsing a check…
Read Article5 Ways to Defend Against Fraud Charges
Fraus is a serious crime in Indiana, and the penalties are harsh. However, mistakes and misunderstandings lead to fraud charges all of the time. Remember, an accusation is not a conviction, and there ways to help your case. Most require…
Read ArticleProbation Violation Resolved with Restitution
A 48-year-old construction worker who was already serving a suspended sentence for welfare fraud knew he needed to contact a criminal defense lawyer when he was charged with violating the terms of his probation. He was accused of failing to…
Read ArticleWelfare Fraud Reduced for No Jail
A 54-year-old construction worker recently found himself in a difficult spot when he was charged with welfare fraud. Apparently, he was sent a few extra checks and didn’t report the overpayment. When asked by the Indiana Department of Revenue, he…
Read ArticleFive Welfare Fraud Felonies Dismissed
A 35-year-old secretary was charged with a Level 6 felony for welfare fraud, Level 6 felony theft, and three Level 6 felonies for perjury. She faced up to six years in jail. Her child had been in and out of…
Read ArticleSeveral Felonies Reduced to Single Misdemeanor After Probation
A 30-year-old homeless man was charged with Level 5 fraud in a financial institution, Level 6 felony check fraud, and a Level 6 forgery. Essentially. some men recruited him to cash checks on their behalf. Because of his vulnerable position,…
Read Article18 Felony Charges Reduced for Probation and a Misdemeanor
A 36-year-old customer service representative was recently charged with four counts of Level 6 welfare fraud, nine counts of Level 6 perjury, one count of Level 6 Forgery, and two counts of Level 6 felony theft. The woman was allegedly…
Read ArticleBookkeeper Avoids Prison After Being Charged with Multiple Felonies
Recently, an Indiana bookkeeper was charged with a number of felonies after being accused of taking over $100,000 from her employer. The offenses she was charged with include: One Level 5 theft Five Level 6 forgeries Two Level 6 frauds…
Read Article22 Year Old Restaurant Worker Obtains Plea Deal Amid Forgery and Fraud Charges
Recently, an Indiana man found himself facing several felony charges, including: Level 5 corrupt business influence Three counts of Level 6 theft Four counts of Level 6 forgery Four counts of Level 6 fraud The young man and his family…
Read ArticleCan I Be Charged for Unintentional Credit Card Fraud?
The specifics of many crimes involving fraud can be confusing, and it is understandable that you may be wondering if it is possible to be found guilty of unintentional credit card fraud. While acts of intentional credit card fraud are…
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