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Timestamp: 2019-04-20 21:00:27+00:00

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Being charged with any criminal offense is a difficult experience. So-called white collar crimes like bad checks, credit card fraud, and forgery can be particularly difficult because they often carry a strict sentence and the stigma associated with someone who “should have known better.” We are all supposed to be financially responsible, but people make honest mistakes. When you are facing charges like this, the last thing you want to hear is condescending advice; you need help.
Some of these charges commonly committed by people who are professionals. Often, offenses like these are seen as a quick way to get ahead with little chance of getting caught. Times of financial hardship can create a sense of desperation that leads to bad judgment.
Whether you are facing charges of forgery, credit card fraud, or even bad checks—I can help.
More than $75,000 2nd degree crime Up to 10 years and $150,000 in fines.
$1,000- $75,000 3rd degree crime Up to 5 years and $15,000 in fines.
$200- $999 4th degree crime Up to 18 months and $10,000 in fines.
Less than $200 Disorderly persons offense Up to 6 months and $1,000 in fines.
It is, of course, very possible to write a check and have it bounce without intending. If that is what happened, and for whatever reason, you didn’t get a chance to make good on the bad check, it may not be too late to resolve this problem without a criminal record.
Signing someone else’s name or forging documents in their name.
Because all cases are slightly different, the charge you face is dependent on these unique characteristics of your case.
Forgery can be charged as either a 3rd or 4th degree criminal offense, carrying up to 5 years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines.
Possession of forgery devices is a separate criminal offense and applies to things like computers, software, access devices, written instruments, or personal identifying information possessed with the purpose to use or to permit another to use for forging.
This is also a 3rd degree crime, carrying as much as 5 years in prison.
If you use a counterfeit, fictitious, altered, forged, stolen, lose, or fraudulently obtained card to obtain money, goods, or services you could be facing this charge. It is a 3rd degree crime which carries the potential 5 years in prison and $15,000 in fines.
If you sign the back of the card when the card is not yours or authorized to you, you will face a crime in 4th degree and a potential 18 months in prison and $10,000 in fines.
If you buy or sell a credit card you could be facing charges of a crime in 4th degree. Such a crime carries a potential 18 months in prison and $10,000 in fines.
Even if you retain possession of a card that is lost, mislaid, or delivered by mistake and is not yours, you could be facing charges of a crime 4th degree. Again, this offense carries a potential 18 months behind bars and fines.
There are numerous charges that fit under the fraud and white collar crime umbrella, too many to mention. If you are facing charges like this, I can help.
I have defended many clients against similar criminal charges. Together you and I can discuss the options that are available to you and the possible defense strategies. Call me for a consultation on your case.

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