Pennsylvania Insurance Fraud Lawyer
Facing allegations or charges for insurance fraud can be an extremely stressful and frightening situation. The penalties in Pennsylvania for an insurance fraud conviction are harsh and can put people away in prison for years, destroying families and the lives of everyone involved.
Depending on the type of insurance fraud, you may be charged both within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and in U.S. Federal courts and could even be charged twice. Investigators are thorough and may take months or years to indict suspects.
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INSURANCE FRAUD CHARGES
DO NOT MEAN YOU ARE GUILTY
OR WILL BE CONVICTED
CALL OR TEXT DAVID J. SHRAGER TODAY
FOR A FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION: 412-969-2540.
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Will You Be Charged with Insurance Fraud in PA?
Insurance fraud covers a broad array of offenses related to defrauding an insurer, agency, or person. Examples include a healthcare provider (doctor or otherwise) who is charged with filing false insurance claims in order to collect payment (Health Care Fraud). Or, a person who misinforms their auto insurance or home insurance company about an incident in order to collect the insurance money.
Penalties for insurance fraud in Pennsylvania are highly dependent on the amount of money that was allegedly stolen. Typically a person convicted of insurance fraud receives a third-degree felony, punishable by up to seven years in prison and a $15,000 fine.
But not everyone who is charged with insurance fraud has committed insurance fraud. And in many circumstances, the investigations were improperly handled and can be contested in court.
The best thing to do if you have been arrested for insurance fraud in Pennsylvania or suspect that you may be arrested soon, is to call an experienced Fraud Attorney right away. Consultations are always free.
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INSURANCE FRAUD CHARGES
DO NOT MEAN YOU ARE GUILTY
OR WILL BE CONVICTED
CALL OR TEXT DAVID J. SHRAGER TODAY
FOR A FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION: 412-969-2540.
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Penalties for Insurance Fraud in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania the amount of money allegedly stolen and the other potential and alleged charges (such as theft), will determine the length of the prison sentence and amount of the fine. Usually Insurance Fraud is a third-degree felony, which means up to seven years of prison time and a $15,000 fine, plus other penalties, like having to pay back the money stole
The best way to know what you are really up against is to call an experienced Pennsylvania Insurance Fraud Attorney.
Below are the insurance fraud penalties upon conviction in Pennsylvania. In addition to these penalties, other sentencing may apply such as paying back the alleged stolen money.
- Summary Offense: Up to 90 days of jail time and a fine of $300
- Third Degree Misdemeanor: Up to one year of jail time and a $2,000 fine
- Second Degree Misdemeanor: Up to two years of jail time and a $5,000 fine
- First Degree Misdemeanor: Up to five years of jail time and a $10,000 fine
- Third Degree Felony: Up to Seven years of prison time and a $15,000 fine
- Second Degree Felony: Up to 10 years of prison time and a $25,000 fine
These approximations do not include court costs and legal fees. In addition to financial burden, those found guilty of insurance fraud may carry the label of convicted felon for life.
With one’s quality of life and reputation at stake, it is prudent and imperative to choose a highly qualified and experience Pittsburgh fraud attorney who can help you navigate through the tricky map of insurance fraud charges.
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INSURANCE FRAUD CHARGES
DO NOT MEAN YOU ARE GUILTY
OR WILL BE CONVICTED
CALL OR TEXT DAVID J. SHRAGER TODAY
FOR A FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION: 412-969-2540.
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What Counts as Insurance Fraud?
Insurance fraud happens when one is suspected of filing false claims, filing misleading claims, or is involved in assisting in fraudulent filings by giving false statements in order to gain monetarily or attain something of value. Insurance fraud can take place within the healthcare, auto insurance, home liability, life insurance, or fire insurance industries.
Insurance fraud also includes attempting to use another person’s insurance, which would include health, home or auto liability insurance. Forgery charges may also apply.
Insurance fraud is suspected when an individual provides false information to an insurer, in the objective to attain something of value that one otherwise would not have received had the truth been revealed.
In Pennsylvania you could be charged with insurance fraud when you:
- Intended to collect money or something of value by knowingly providing an insurer with false or misleading statements;
- Use someone else’s identification to make a false insurance claim;
- Conspired with someone else to present misleading or false claims to an insurance company. This includes hiring a person to mislead or defraud an insurance company, or;
- Provided an insurer with false documents or made false statements in order to have a reduction in insurance rates or actions.
Many charges of insurance fraud can begin from a simple mistake. Legal defenses to insurance fraud charges can include a lack of knowledge or intent to defraud, duress, entrapment, or insanity.
However, even if you are one of those erroneously charged with insurance fraud, you could some fairly serious consequences. Such convictions are classified among the most serious of crimes.
_________________________________________________________
INSURANCE FRAUD CHARGES
DO NOT MEAN YOU ARE GUILTY
OR WILL BE CONVICTED
CALL OR TEXT DAVID J. SHRAGER TODAY
FOR A FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION: 412-969-2540.
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Insurance Fraud Attorneys Who Fight for Your Rights
In certain insurance fraud cases, you may be investigated long before you are arrested. If this is the case and you suspect that you are under investigation, you should contact an attorney right away. In many instances, a lawyer can help you provide the information the investigators need to prove that your business is not deceptive or that an honest mistake was made.
Our criminal attorneys have adept experience in the federal court system as well as in Pennsylvania. Our federal crime attorneys have years of experience in successful litigation and winning cases for people accused of serious crimes. We are aggressive in our approach and take the time to provide the best possible legal counsel to all of our clients.
If you have been arrested or suspect that you may be arrested soon, it is in your best interest to call an experienced Pittsburgh Criminal Defense Attorney. Speaking with a compassionate attorney who will listen closely to you and help you understand your rights is the first step in defending your freedom.
Call Attorney David Shrager today at 412-969-2540 for a free consultation. At Shrager Defense Attorneys we do everything possible to attack your charges and fight for your rights.
Attorney David J. Shrager is an experienced attorney who thoroughly understands the rules and procedures of both the federal courts and courts in Pennsylvania. He knows the ins and outs of the criminal justice system and is well respected among his peers and colleagues in the Pittsburgh legal community.
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