Source: https://www.monderlaw.com/pratice-areas/fraud/auto-insurance-fraud
Timestamp: 2019-04-24 02:16:30+00:00

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Imagine you opened a new insurance policy with false information or perhaps you falsely reported an accident. If either of these acts were committed with the intent to fraudulently collect auto insurance proceeds you could face charges for auto insurance fraud. Auto insurance fraud is a type of white-collar crime. The phrase white-collar crime is used to describe a widespread range of criminal actions that may cause financial loss to a victim. Auto insurance fraud is driven by financial gain, it is committed when a person intentionally deceives an auto insurance company to obtain a fraudulent result.
Making/causing to be made any knowingly false or fraudulent material statement or material representation for the purpose of obtaining or denying any compensation as defined in Labor Code §3207.
Presenting/causing to be presented any knowingly false or fraudulent written or oral material statement in support of, or in opposition to, any claim for compensation for the purpose of obtaining or denying an compensation as defined in Labor Code §3207.
Knowingly, assisting, abetting, conspiring with, or soliciting any person in an unlawful act under Insurance Code §1871.4.
Making or causing to be made any knowingly false or fraudulent statements with regard to entitlement to benefits with the intent to discourage an injured worker from claiming benefits pursuing a claim.
Receive a fine of up to $1,000.
Restitution is demanded and the court determines the amount and to whom the restitution shall be given.
A defendant with a prior felony conviction under Insurance Code §1871.4(a), §556, §1871.1,or California Penal Code §558 or §550 will receive a 2 year enhancement for each conviction in addition to the sentence provided under Insurance Code §1871(b).
These are all specific intent crimes, which means that the prosecution must show the defendant knowingly made a false oral or written or behavioral statement. Therefore, any fact that would subject the defendant to the penalty enhancement must be alleged in the information or indictment, and either be admitted by the defendant or found to be true by a judge or the jury.
Prepare, make, or subscribe any writing with the intent to present, or use it, or allow it to be presented, in support of a false or fraudulent claim.
It is important to note that it is also unlawful to assist, abet, solicit, or conspire with any person to perform any of these deceptive acts.
Prepare or make any written or oral statement, intended to be presented to any insurer or producer for the purpose of obtaining a motor vehicle insurance policy, that the person to be insured resides or is domiciled in California when, in fact, that person is not.
It is important to note that it is also unlawful to knowingly prepare, make, present, or submit certain fraudulent claims for insurance care benefits.
Receive a fine of up to $50,000 or double the cost of the fraud, whichever is highest.
Paper Collision - Parties conspire to create illusion of legitimate accident using either pre-damaged vehicles or by intentionally and covertly inflicting damage on a vehicle.
Organized Ring - Collision orchestrated by organized criminal activity involving attorneys, doctors, other medical professionals, and office administrators.
Medical Inflation - Medical provider inflates billing, knowingly submits bills with improper medical codes and misrepresents facts.
If you are charged with auto insurance fraud, especially if you are facing a felony charge, the best thing you could do is find a skilled criminal defense attorney; particularly find a local criminal defense attorney who knows the San Diego judicial system. Local criminal defense attorneys know how local judges and local prosecutors work, and can use that knowledge to better represent you. While this may sound easy, but the reality is quite complicated. To make sure you get the best legal scenario possible, you should talk to a skilled criminal defense attorney. Call the Monder Law Group today for more information.

References: §3207
 §3207
 §1871
 §1871
 §556
 §1871
 §558
 §550
 §1871