Fraud is generally classified as a “white-collar crime.” A white-collar crime refers to a crime to a wide variety of range of offensives usually involving deceit and concealment. White-collar crimes generally involve a person violating a position of trust in order to achieve financial gain. In general, individuals convicted of fraud can expect a term of incarceration for up to 25 years in state prison in addition to harsh penalties that include hefty fines and possible forfeiture of personal property. Types of fraud include but are not limited to: Credit Card Fraud, Bank Fraud, Computer Fraud, Uneplomnet Fraud, Sales Tax Fraud, Insurance Fraud, Mail Fraud, Medicaid/MedicareFraud, Healthcare Fraud, Mail and Wire Fraud, Internet Fraud, Social Security Fraud, Workers Compensation Fraud, Id Theft, Securities Fraud, Immigration Documentation Fraud.

Crimes of fraud are serious offenses and certainly necessitate an experienced attorney who is capable of navigating through the complex litany of legal procedure. Click here to contact the defense attorneys at Massena Law P.C. if you or a loved one are facing charges of fraud or any other white-collar crime.