Fraud

Fraud is generally considered to be any act of deception of a person or entity by another made for financial or personal gain. Because of this, many different acts may be included. You may be accused of a crime that you had no idea you committed. You need the help of our Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyers handling these types of charges.

At Bentley, Kopecki, Smith, P.C., our attorneys understand how intimidating it can be to go up against the criminal justice system. Our attorneys offer competent representation and compassionate care. We will guide you through the legal process and protect your rights.

We offer a free half-hour initial consultation to explore your case and our abilities.

Our attorneys can represent you for accusations involving:

Bad checks
Forgery
Credit card fraud
Identity theft
False reports to the police
Giving false identification to the police
Vehicle registration fraud
Access device fraud (ADF)
Welfare fraud
Insurance fraud
Medicaid and health insurance fraud

Protecting Your Rights

People tend to be very sensitive about money and property. There can be a stigma attached to people who have committed these types of crimes, no matter how large or small, that may take years to dissipate. If you are convicted of a related offense, that can affect your future and job prospects.

We listen to your story, which we compare to the accusations against you. A thorough investigation of the evidence acquired by the prosecution is conducted, and we obtain any other available evidence that may have been overlooked. If necessary, we bring in expert consultants. Our attorneys search for all plausible defenses in your case. We also pursue alternatives to sentencing, such as payment of restitution, which may result in a dismissal upon satisfaction.

We establish a close, honest and upfront relationship with you. This allows us to be clear about all of your options and work to mitigate as much damage as we can. If we need to take your case to court, our lawyers have extensive trial experience. We seek to obtain the best possible outcome for you.