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Fraud Lawyers Fierce Legal Advocacy on Behalf of the Accused in Birmingham & Oak Park
With extensive experience in the criminal defense field, Fraiberg & Pernie provides diligent representation to clients in Michigan. A conviction of fraud could result in serious penalties. Our Birmingham criminal defense attorneys will defend your rights and interests every step of the way.
Contact our firm today to speak with a member of our team. We offer free consultations for your convenience.
What You Need to Know About Fraud Charges in Michigan
Under the legal definition, a person commits fraud by making a false representation of facts that they know to be false for their own personal gain. Fraud often involves financial matters. Examples of fraud-based crimes include using credit cards belonging to another person, writing false checks, or creating forgeries. In some cases, even the mere possession of counterfeit items or notes is enough to lead to a fraud conviction.
The potential penalties for a conviction of fraud in Michigan vary, depending on the circumstances of the fraudulent act. Many types of fraud involving forgery, or the possession or production of counterfeit documents, count as felony offenses.
These could result in substantial prison sentences and other penalties. Our Oakland County criminal defense lawyers will discuss your options, build your case, and tenaciously represent you in court.
Common types of fraud charges include:
- Credit card fraud
- Identity theft
- False pretenses
- Uttering and publishing
- Retail fraud
Our defense lawyers can help you navigate your legal process, schedule your free case review now to get started!
Defending Your Rights, Future & Freedom
At Fraiberg & Pernie, we have guided countless clients to successful legal outcomes. If you have been arrested and charged with fraud, our legal team will gather evidence to build your case and will communicate with you throughout the process. With Former Prosecutor Matthew Fraiberg and Attorney Eric Pernie on your side, you can receive informative legal assistance for your case.
Call our office today at 248-986-2682 and get started with a free consultation.
The legally recognized definition of fraud is “a false representation of a matter of fact – whether by words or by conduct, by false or misleading allegations, or by concealment of what should have been disclosed – that deceives and is intended to deceive another so that the individual will act upon it to her or his legal injury,” though the much more simple and common definition is “dishonesty calculated for advantage.” Either way, criminal fraud is certainly not something that is taken lightly in the state of Michigan. Penalties for felony fraud, which is what all criminal fraud offenses are categorized as, can include steep fines, jail time, probation, or even all of the above – which is why effective legal support is so crucial to fraud investigations. Types of criminal fraud you may be accused of include:
- Bankruptcy Fraud
- Identity Theft
- Tax Fraud (tax evasion)
- Insurance Fraud
- Mail/Wire/Telemarketing Fraud
- Securities Fraud
- Credit/Debit Card Fraud
If you have been arrested for criminal fraud, and are facing felony fraud charges, getting the legal help you’re entitled to from professionally trained fraud attorneys, like ours at Fraiberg & Pernie, PLLC, could very well mean the difference between you retaining your freedom and getting sent away for an unpredictable length of time. In addition to our vast overall litigation experience, handling thousands of different cases, our cunning criminal fraud attorneys also boast extensive familiarity with all different types of fraud charges, meaning whether you’ve been picked up for something straightforward, like identity theft, or a serious insurance scam, our fraud attorneys have all the skill and insight necessary to secure the best possible outcome for you.
No matter what type of crime you’ve been accused of, your right to presumed innocence is all we care about here at Fraiberg & Pernie, PLLC. Our job is not to judge, condemn, or persecute you for anything you may have done or not done. Our fraud attorneys are concerned only with ensuring we defend you by presenting your case in a way that creates doubt in order to secure a favorable sentence for you. Best of all, we offer highly flexible payment plans to make sure that you’re able to get the help you need even if your financial assets are less than secure at the moment. If you’re looking for loyal, assertive, competent legal representation to help you combat fraud charges and potentially evade serious penalties, we encourage you to take this opportunity to reach out to our exclusive team of criminal fraud attorneys at Fraiberg & Pernie, PLLC, today. Call 248.480.0398 or fill in the form in the sidebar for your free consultation.