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Insurance Fraud in the Arizona Revised Statutes
The crime of insurance fraud can be committed by an individual, an employer or an insurance company. Employers commit insurance fraud when they unlawfully deny employees the right to compensation for a work-related injury. Insurance companies commit the crime by refusing to provide any or adequate compensation to a customer who legally deserves the payment. As for individuals, they can be guilty of insurance fraud by falsifying their information and obtaining payment that they do not truly deserve.
Insurance Fraud Is a Class 6 Felony
Regarding individuals, insurance fraud is defined under A.R.S. §20-463 as presenting a statement containing false information regarding any aspect of their insurance claim in an attempt to avoid making a payment to their insurance, or to obtain payment for an invalid claim. According to A.R.S. §20-466.01, insurance fraud is a class 6 felony, which is punishable by six months of imprisonment.
The law also states that a person can still be convicted of such a crime even when they did so "without malice, fraudulent intent or bad faith." However, it must be proven beyond reasonable doubt that the alleged offender truly intended to commit the crime of insurance fraud in order for a conviction to be made.
Consult with a Former Prosecutor
The first thing you must do after being charged with insurance fraud is to consult with a Phoenix insurance fraud lawyer. Only an attorney will be able to build your defense and provide aggressive and competent representation in court. Call MayesTelles PLLC today to learn how we could fight for you from all angles.
Our two main attorneys, J. Blake Mayes and David V. Telles, are a skilled trial attorney and a former prosecutor, which means that we have detailed understanding of the complete court process and could defend you accordingly.
Call today for a free case evaluation with a knowledgeable member of our legal team.
We've Won Thousands of Cases
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Multiple Theft & Fraud Related Felonies
Our client, Ms. F., was charged with Theft (class 4 felony), Fraud Schemes (class 5 felony), and 14 counts of False Statements to Obtain Benefits (class 6 felony). We were able to get our client’s charges reduced to just one single misdemeanor and the conviction was set aside at sentencing. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Class 4 Felony Charge
Our client, S.W., was charged with class 4 felony forgery. We entered a deferred prosecution agreement (TASC). Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Felony 2 White Collar Crime
Our client was charged with the second degree felony of "Use of Wire," but MayesTelles was able to achieve a case dismissal.
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Client Charged with Forgery
We were able to achieve a case dismissal on behalf of a client charged with Forgery (Felony 2).
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Felony 3 White Collar Crime
MayesTelles attorneys represented a client facing a count of Illegal Control of an Enterprise, a Felony 3 charge in Arizona. We were able to achieve a case dismissal.
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Felony 2 White Collar Crime
Our client was facing a count of Fraudulent Schemes/Artifices, which is a Felony 2 charge in Arizona. We were able to get our client's case dismissed.
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