Crimes of fraud are those in which the offender stands to gain something in return for committing the offense – such as money or finances. The victims are usually the ones who suffer. Common examples include petty crimes such as shoplifting or Federal crimes such as identity theft.
Other examples include Perjury, where money isn’t necessarily gained. The benefit would be getting someone or yourself off the hook for crimes committed when testifying in court. Perjury can also be exercised outside the court, when providing a witness, testimony, or signing a document stating that the information is true.
Other ways to sign away into fraud would be forgery. As the name suggests, offenders will forge the signature of someone else, whether on a check or some other document to get the benefit implied.
Another type of fraud crime is considered to be embezzlement, in which case it normally occurs between employers and employees in most instances. The employee is entrusted with financial information or equipment, and then takes advantage of the access for their own gain. A lawyer can assess the case to prove a defendant’s innocence against false accusations.
Other crimes include money laundering, which is filtering “dirty money” into banks, to make it seem as if it were justly earned. These are just a few examples of crimes of fraud.
If you’ve been falsely accused of a non-violent or fraudulent crime, contact a competent Newport Beach Fraud crimes lawyer as soon as possible. Call MacGregor and Collins today at (949) 250-6097. Also check out the full list of California Penal Codes or crimes, and their penalties here.
