Making false statements to obtain property or credit is charged against people accused of lying or misleading others in order to get a loan or other credit or property. It is often charged in cases of mortgage fraud, a crime gaining national attention as the housing market suffers. Mortgage fraud may be charged when you apply for a loan and provide false or misleading information about your income, assets or employment, which the financial institution relies on in issuing the mortgage. A Fort Lauderdale false statements to obtain credit criminal defense lawyer can explain how this relates to your own situation.

There are now specialized federal and state task forces established for the sole purpose of cracking down on mortgage fraud and other types of credit fraud. State penalties in Florida are tougher than ever, with minimum mandatory prison sentences and fines. That's why it's so important to hire a good South Florida false statements to obtain property criminal defense attorney if you are charged with this crime.

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For more information, see Florida Statute 817.03: Making false statement to obtain property or credit.