Title: Types of Fraud Crimes | CriminalDefenseLawyer.com
Headings: Laws on Fraud
Laws on Fraud
Fraud involves using a lie, deception, falsehood, or dishonesty in an attempt to gain a benefit. The states and the federal governments have identified many types of fraud as criminal.
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Content: Fraud convictions bring with them the possibility of a jail or prison sentence. Though sentences differ widely, a misdemeanor conviction can lead to up to a year in a local jail, while a felony conviction can lead to multiple years in prison. Federal charges can lead to 10 years or more in federal prison. Probation. A court can also impose a probation sentence if you're convicted of a fraud crime. Probation allows you to serve your sentence without having to go to jail or prison, but it is not a “get out of jail free” sentence either. Probation limits your freedom significantly. Probation typically lasts 12 months or more, and while on probation you must obey specific conditions the court imposes. These will often require you to report to a probation officer, take random drug tests, find or maintain a job, and of course, not commit more crimes. Fines.