Toms River Fraud Defense Lawyers

Fraud is becoming one of the most common crimes committed in New Jersey. In response, New Jersey has created the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor. They report that those alleged to have committed fraud, such as insurance fraud and health care fraud, come from a background that is more diverse than almost any other type of crime. More importantly, these cases are often very complex and paper intensive. Our team of tough, smart attorneys have the experience necessary to defend you and protect your liberty and reputation.

It starts with a call or a knock on the door

Since there is no emergency, fraud prosecutions often take time to develop. Thus, whereas most crimes start with an arrest, your first indication that you are suspected for fraud may be a phone call or a knock on your door by a law enforcement agent asking you to make a statement. Calling a team of dedicated lawyers right away can be the difference between a conviction and charges never being filed against you.

Fraud Crimes in New Jersey

• Insurance Fraud, N.J.S.A. 2C:21-4.6
• Health Care Claims Fraud, N.J.S.A. 2C:21-4.3
• Credit Card Fraud, N.J.S.A. 2C:21-6
• False Statements Made in Procuring Credit Card, 2C:21-6(b)
• Credit Card Theft, 2C:21-6(c)
• Fraudulent use of Credit Cards, 2C:21-6(f)
• Sale, Exhibiting a Simulated Document, N.J.S.A. 2C:21-2.1(c)
• Falsifying or Tampering with Records, N.J.S.A. 2C:21-4
• Identity Theft, False Identification, N.J.S.A. 2C:21-2.1
• Uttering a Forged Instrument, N.J.S.A. 2C:21-1(a)(3)
• Forgery, N.J.S.A. 2C:21-1(a)
• Bad Checks, N.J.S.A. 2C:21-5
• Medicare, Medicaid Fraud, N.J.S.A. 30:4D-17(a)
• Misrepresentation of Mileage of Motor Vehicle
• Odometer Fraud, N.J.S.A. 2C:21-8
• False Identity, Identity Theft, N.J.S.A. 2C:21-17
• False driver's license; false birth certificate, N.J.S.A. 2C:21-17.2
• Use or Distribution of items containing Personal Identifying Information, N.J.S.A. 2C:21-17.3
• Wire Fraud, 18 U.S.C.A. § 1343
• Mail Fraud, 18 U.S.C.A. § 1341
• Bank Fraud, 18 U.S.C.A. § 1344
• Health Care Fraud, 18 U.S.C.A. § 1347
• Securities Fraud, 18 U.S.C.A. § 1348
• Bankruptcy Fraud, 18 U.S.C.A. § 157
• Computer Fraud
• Construction Fraud
• Mortgage Fraud
• Counterfeiting, N.J.S.A. 2C:21-32
• Theft by Deception, N.J.S.A. 2C:20-4
• Tax crimes: tax evasion, reporting, tax fraud
• Failure to file state payroll tax
• Failure to file tax returns or reports, N.J.S.A. 54:52-8
• Failure to pay or turn over taxes, N.J.S.A. 54:52-9
• Misapplication of Government Property
• False Representations for Government Contract, N.J.S.A. 2C:21-34

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