Plano Insurance Fraud Lawyer
Have you been accused of insurance fraud?
Insurance fraud is a serious white collar crime that receives strict punishment from the courts in our area. Texas has some of the harshest penalties for this form of fraud, and if you have been charged, you need to speak with a seasoned
Plano criminal defense lawyer and begin work on a strategy to prevent a guilty verdict in your case. Chapter 35 of the state Penal Code establishes insurance fraud as a criminal act characterized by
- Preparing a claim that is supported by a statement the suspect knows to be false
- Providing misleading information to the insurer for the purposes of receiving payment on a claim
- Presenting false or misleading information in order to get an application for a policy approved
The legal penalty for insurance fraud depends on the monetary value of the fraud. Amounts up to $1,500 will be charged as misdemeanors, with sentences ranging from a $500 fine to $4,000 in fines and a year in jail. For larger amounts, the court will apply felony penalties, which vary from 180 days in jail and a $10,000 fine to a prison sentence of 5-99 years or life. Insurance fraud which involves placing a person at risk of death or serious bodily injury is a 1st-degree felony, regardless of the value of the fraud.
In addition to incarceration and fines, you will be forced to pay restitution to the insurer for the funds you are alleged to have received, as well as compensating them for the costs of attorneys and legal fees. If it is demonstrated that you committed multiple acts of fraud against one or many insurance companies, the prosecution has the right to group each one together in order to maximize the charge against you.
Consequences of Insurance Fraud
The consequences of an insurance fraud conviction can have an enormous effect on your life, but the attorneys of the Zendeh Del Law Firm will fight zealously to defend your case. There are many ways to challenge a fraud allegation, but the most important thing you can do when you learn that you are under investigation is to retain aggressive legal counsel to represent you throughout the process.
Contact a Plano insurance fraud lawyer to maximize the chances of a successful outcome for you and your family.