Insurance fraud is a crime that dates back to the very invention of the concept of insurance. As such, it’s one of the more widely understood white collar crimes in American jurisprudence. Whether you’re facing a state or a federal charge, it should be taken seriously.
While insurance fraud does not carry with it the harshest sentence, a conviction can still represent a dramatic disruption to your everyday life. Fines, jail sentences and other sanctions can result from a conviction.
Bill Nettles is a fraud defense attorney with ample experience in these types of cases. He can help you in this difficult time.
If you need a South Carolina insurance fraud lawyer, please call the Law Office of Bill Nettles today.
Defined broadly, insurance fraud is the use of deception to get money they don’t deserve from insurance companies. These companies don’t exactly make the most sympathetic of victims, but the cost of fraud is often passed on to consumers, so prosecutors make such fraud a priority.
Specific forms of insurance fraud include:
Some examples include life insurance fraud cases, auto insurance fraud, health insurance fraud, and property insurance fraud.
Exactly how harsh is sentencing? That depends on the extent and severity of the crime. Under South Carolina law, any individual who commits insurance fraud and receives benefits of less than $10,000 is guilty of a misdemeanor. Fraud that exceeds $10,000 is a felony.
In the case of misdemeanor fraud, those convicted can pay up to a $1,000 fine and face up to three years in jail. A felony conviction can result in at least a 10-year jail sentence. It is paramount to seek legal guidance from a qualified South Carolina insurance fraud defense attorney.
South Carolina’s attorney general vigorously pursues insurance fraud, and, in fact, trumpets this fact on his dedicated website. You should take these charges seriously and retain our experienced South Carolina insurance fraud lawyers to represent you.
If you’ve been accused of this or any other white collar crime in South Carolina, please call the Law Office of Bill Nettles today.
