A charge for involvement in an organized scheme to defraud is brought under the Florida Communications Fraud Act. It updates Florida fraud statutes for the age of technology and prohibits all types of financial fraud through any means, including the Internet as well as mail, telephone and other communications. Importantly, you can be charged even if no money or other assets changed hands, although your sentence may be increased if it does.

South Florida organized scheme to defraud criminal defense lawyers know that punishments vary. If property did change hands:

• In excess of $50,000; 1st degree felony
• In excess of $20,000 but less than $50,000; 2nd Degree Felony
• Less than $20,000; 3rd degree felony

If property did not exchange hands;

• More than $300; 3rd degree misdemeanor
• Less than $300; 1st degree misdemeanor

The state may charge each communication separately, leading to substantially increased sentences for long-term communications. If you're charged with this kind of fraud, you should talk to a Fort Lauderdale organized scheme to defraud criminal defense attorney right away.

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For additional information, see Florida Statues 817.034: Florida Communications Fraud Act.