Fraud in Gig Harbor

In the State of Washington, fraud is legally defined as misrepresenting facts for personal gain or distorting the truth in order to trick or coerce another person into giving up something of value. Fraud is surprisingly common, and In Gig Harbor, common fraud crimes include:

• Credit card fraud
• Embezzlement
• Tax fraud
• Bank fraud
• Money laundering
• Prescription fraud
• Health care fraud

If you're convicted of fraud in Washington, you may spend up to a 30-years in prison and be forced to pay fines totaling 1 million dollars or more. At the WA Law Office of Jason S. Newcombe, our Gig Harbor fraud attorneys are ready to help you fight these serious charges and defend your legal rights.

The authorities, including the prosecutor, will thoroughly examine your role in any alleged fraud crimes. They will determine whether you have any previous fraud convictions, which could definitely work against you. They will also try and determine the value of the goods, money, or services that were fraudulently acquired from the alleged fraud victim.

Our Gig Harbor fraud lawyers will aggressively pursue the dismissal or reduction of your criminal charges, but the final result will depend on a variety of factors. If we are unable to have your criminal charges entirely dismissed, we will do whatever the law allows to have your punishments minimized in some way. A guilty verdict can be devastating, so you need to do everything in your power to avoid a criminal fraud conviction.

We urge all of our fraud clients to retain a lawyer before speaking with any law enforcement official. Even if a police officer or prosecutor tell you that cooperation will be in your best interests, anything you say can be used as evidence in your prosecution, so make sure you're getting advice from a Gig Harbor fraud lawyer whom you totally trust.

Washington State courts do not often offer leniency when it comes to fraud. Our Gig Harbor fraud lawyers know how personally devastation a conviction can be, and how it can haunt you for the rest of your life. Don't settle for second-best when it comes to your own legal representation, because the quality of your defense will most likely affect the resolution of your case.

If the prosecution's evidence was illegally obtained, your attorney may be able to have your charges dismissed by petitioning the court to suppress it. Every case is different, which is why we conduct our own investigation of the facts before preparing your defense.

Your life and your reputation could be seriously damaged if you find yourself convicted of fraud. Our experienced Gig Harbor fraud attorneys in Pierce County will seek to resolve your case as quickly and as favorably as possible. Every lawyer in our law office is a professional litigator with an intimate knowledge of ALL local, state, and federal courts. We patiently litigate every case, and fully understand the value of aggressive negotiations with the prosecutor.

Call today for a free consultation and find out more information about fraud in Washington State. If you're worried about our legal fees, we offer payment plans to qualified clients. Your future likely hinges on the actions you take right now, so don't hesitate to contact one of our attorneys today.

Avoid a fraud conviction at all costs, because the penalties of a conviction will be swift and severe. Protect your future, and your freedom, with help from a team of Gig Harbor lawyers.