Fraud Crimes Lawyer Fights Theft Offenses in Passaic County, Bergen County, Hudson, Morris and Essex County, New Jersey
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Common Types of Fraud Crimes Seen in Northern New Jersey State Courts
New Jersey prosecutors treat these offenses seriously and will seek maximum penalties in white-collar crime cases. If you have been accused of fraud, embezzlement, or another white-collar crime, you should speak with an experienced criminal defense lawyer immediately.
What is a White-collar" crime?
"White-collar crime" is a general term that refers to criminal offenses that involve business or financial deception. White-collar crimes are typically proven through a combination of documentary evidence, including e-mails, financial documents, computer files, and business letters.
Fraud
Fraud involves a variety of criminal behaviors and acts, fraud as a crime in the state of New Jersey must generally include the following:
(1) misrepresentation of a material fact.
(2) by an individual or organization who knows or believes or knows it to be false.
(3) to an entity who justifiably relies on the misrepresentation; and
(4) an actual injury or loss resulting from his or her reliance.
Common Types of Fraud Include:
- Bankruptcy Fraud and Misrepresentation of Lack of Funds – involves concealing finances or assets in order to falsely claim bankruptcy
- Tax Evasion or Tax Fraud – avoiding financial assessment or misrepresentation of expenditures or income by an individual or a business entity to avoid paying some amount of taxes
- Identity Theft – NJ law prohibits individuals from stealing another person's identity. Forged signatures and fake IDs are often used to access a person's credit card numbers, social security numbers, and bank account information.