West Palm Beach Credit Card Fraud Lawyer
Credit Card Fraud Charges
With the economy in its current state, credit card fraud has risen to an all-time high, almost $500 million a year. At Seltzer Law, PA our lawyers work hard to defend the rights of people who have been wrongly accused of credit card fraud or who have made a mistake but don't deserve the harsh penalties they are facing. If you have been charged with or are under investigation for fraud involving credit cards or any other type of fraud, please contact an experienced West Palm Beach criminal defense attorney and former Miami-Dade Cyber Crime Prosecutor at our firm. We are available 24/7 and are waiting to help determine what you are up against and how we may be able to assist you.
Credit Card Fraud Attorney in West Palm Beach
Credit card fraud is the crime of using a credit card to deceive or defraud another person or company with the intent to obtain money or goods. As with most fraud offenses, including mortgage fraud, insurance fraud and bankruptcy fraud, credit card fraud is complicated and the legal process can be daunting. The fraud can be committed in various ways, such as through:
- A counterfeit card that is altered, forged or fictitious
- A stolen card
- An unlawfully obtained card
- A card obtained as part of a scheme to defraud
- Identity theft
A person convicted of misdemeanor-first degree credit card fraud will have offended two or fewer times within a six month period; however, if you are charged with committing credit card fraud more than two times within a six month period, the penalties increase and you could be found guilty of a felony-third degree. Having a felony on your record would likely blemish your name and ruin your reputation and would certainly result in serious legal consequences.
Experienced legal representation from an attorney at our firm can be an advantage for an accused person in many ways, especially if we are retained near the beginning of the process. One of the features that set us apart from other criminal defense law firms is that we have as our lead attorney, a former prosecutor with the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office who now uses his years of experience in the defense of client rights. We are a skilled legal team who are often able to negotiate lesser charges and even get charges dismissed altogether in some cases. Failing that, we do not hesitate to fight for our clients' rights in the courtroom. If you have been charged or believe you may be charged with credit card fraud, protect your rights with our skilled legal representation by your side!
With the potential that a criminal conviction has for seriously impacting your entire life, it only makes sense to have the best law firm you can get in your corner. In addition to West Palm Beach, we serve people in Miami and throughout the state of Florida and if we are retained as your legal counsel, you can rest easy knowing that we will fight to do all that is possible to obtain for you the most favorable results possible.
To hire a law firm with an experienced former prosecutor to help protect your good name and reputation, contact a West Palm Beach credit card fraud lawyer today and schedule your free confidential consultation.