Fraud Crimes Defense Lawyer

Southern California Fraud Criminal Defense Lawyer

Fraud is the crime or offense of intentionally and knowingly deceiving another in order to attain their money, property, or services unfairly. Fraud can be committed in a number of ways, including false advertising, bait and switch, investment fraud, false billing, health fraud, false insurance claims, forgery of documents or signatures, bankruptcy fraud, and more.

Fraud consists of the following acts:

• Suppressing the truth, when the individual knows what the truth is
• Making untrue statements, when the individual knows they are untrue
• Making a promise with no intention of upholding it
• Any other act of intentional deceit

Your Rights

Fraud is not easily proven in court when the defendant has an excellent criminal defense lawyer to protect their rights. For instance, the prosecution will have to prove that there was a deliberate misrepresentation by the accused – that he or she knew of the false product or false claims beforehand. This is very difficult to prove, and a good defense may be able to disprove deliberate misrepresentation altogether. In addition, the customer or buyer has a responsibility to investigate a product before purchasing or investing in it. Their failure to fully research can result in a lost case for the prosecution.

The Law Offices of Barry Bernstein

If you have been accused of any type of fraud, it is imperative that you contact our law offices immediately. Possible consequences of a fraud conviction can include monetary restitution to the victim, a prison sentence, and permanent damage to the convicted individual’s business reputation. Experienced and aggressive representation by Mr. Bernstein and his legal staff is the logical conclusion to avoid a conviction and continue doing business.