False and fraudulent insurance is the crime of knowingly making a false, incomplete or misleading statement to an insurance company. All types of insurers are covered, including conventional auto, home, life and other insurers; pooled insurers; and insurance associations created by statute. Importantly, you must make the false statement knowingly, which means you should not be convicted for making an honest mistake on your application or in a claim or statement to an insurance company. A skilled Fort Lauderdale false and fraudulent insurance criminal defense lawyer can help.

Reports of staged accident auto insurance fraud, Medicare fraud and other schemes have made insurance fraud a very hot topic. As a result, it carries very stiff penalties in Florida, including mandatory prison sentences. Government agencies around the country are starting to devote more resources to prosecuting insurance fraud cases. That means that to avoid very serious Florida insurance fraud penalties, you need help from a South Florida false and fraudulent insurance criminal defense attorney right away.

David S. Seltzer is a Miami false and fraudulent insurance criminal defense attorney serving all of South Florida. Don’t delay; let an experienced former prosecutor help protect your good name and reputation. Free, confidential consultations are available 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Call today or contact me online for a FREE, CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION.

For more information, see Florida Statute 817.236: False and fraudulent motor vehicle insurance application.

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