In recent news, 12 Arizona residents have been indicted for involvement in multi-million dollar mortgage fraud schemes. The defendants have been charged with numerous white collar crimes, including various counts of conspiracy, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and money laundering, as well as conspiracy to commit transactional money laundering. It was determined that mortgage fraud played a huge role in the collapse of Arizona’s economy and real estate market, so it’s safe to say that federal investigators are not going to show much leniency towards defendants accused of this criminal offense.
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Arizona Residents Indicted for Mortgage Fraud
28 March 2012 by admin | Check Fraud, Credit Card Fraud, Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Offenses, Criminal Sentencing, Fraud, Money Laundering, Mortage Fraud, Securities Fraud, White Collar Crime, Wire Fraud | No CommentsDefending Fraud Crimes in Arizona
27 March 2012 by admin | Check Fraud, Credit Card Fraud, Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Fraud, Mortage Fraud, Securities Fraud, White Collar Crime | No CommentsFor an individual to secure the best possible defense in court against charges for fraud, they should look for a Phoenix fraud attorney with experience as a former Arizona prosecutor. This experience can prove invaluable for a defendant accused of fraud because a former prosecutor may know some key people within Arizona’s criminal justice system, and these connections will make it much easier for the defense to negotiate with the prosecution.
Arizona Fraud Crime Penalties
26 March 2012 by admin | Check Fraud, Credit Card Fraud, Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Do I need an attorney?, Fraud, Mortage Fraud, White Collar Crime | No CommentsPossible penalties for Arizona fraud crimes can include a jail sentence for up to 10 years, hefty fines and restitution. If convicted of a fraud crime such as mortgage fraud, bank fraud, wire fraud or credit card fraud, the punishments handed down from a judge will usually vary depending on the amount stolen and the scope of the crime. In addition, first time offenders are almost always treated differently than individuals with a past criminal record. Judges and prosecutors oftentimes show greater leniency towards first time offenders. When it comes to defendants with a history of involvement in white collar criminal offenses, judges and prosecutors may be extremely strict. Therefore, it is important for individuals with criminal records to consult with a Phoenix white collar crimes attorney if they think that they are under investigation or have been arrested for fraud.
Arrested for Check Fraud in Chandler Arizona
16 January 2012 by admin | Check Fraud, Criminal Defense Law, Fraud | No CommentsLast Friday, two suspects were arrested by security guards as they left a Chandler Target store. An article on azcentral.com reported that according to Chandler police, the men were arrested because of their connection to 27 instances of check fraud totaling over $30,000. Reports say that the security guards recognized the two men as they were walking into the Target store. Both of the suspects’ photos had been posted on an internal fraud bulletin. The nature of this arrest for check fraud was quite intense. Video footage from a store security camera on abc15.com shows just how excruciating it was
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