Experienced Fraud Attorney in Staten Island, NY
Criminal charges are serious, and a conviction on a criminal charge like fraud can dramatically affect the rest of a person’s life. Apart from any potential criminal penalties, being convicted of fraud of any kind can cause a person to lose job opportunities, housing opportunities, social standing, and much more. If you are facing fraud charges in Staten Island, the first thing you should do is reach out to a competent Staten Island fraud lawyer for support.
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About The Law Office of Tracy & Tracy
At The Law Office of Tracy & Tracy, we are the strong advocates you need when your future is on the line. Attorney Brendan Tracy, who was recently elected to the board of the Richmond County Bar Association, has years of experience as a prosecutor in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, and this experience gives him inside knowledge of the courtroom.
Because he understands how prosecutors work, Brendan can build defenses that anticipate the strategies prosecutors might employ. It is an unfortunate fact that the constitutional rights of defendants are often violated in the course of criminal justice proceedings, and Brendan has the knowledge and experience to help you defend your rights every step of the way.
What Is Fraud?
Fraud is a broad term, but its essential definition is engaging in deception for personal gain, usually monetary. There are many different kinds of fraud. Some examples include the following:
- Forgery: Forgery is signing someone else’s name on a document or fabricating a written document for personal gain. One example would be fabricating a will to obtain the property of a deceased person. In New York, that particular offense is a Class D felony.
- Insurance fraud: Insurance fraud is any attempt to obtain insurance money or benefits under pretenses. For example, setting fire to your own property in order to collect insurance money is considered insurance fraud.
- Mortgage fraud: When any party involved in a mortgage transaction intentionally deceives or withholds information from another party in the transaction, that can be considered mortgage fraud.
Fraud is not uncommon. According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumer losses due to fraud totaled more than $12.5 billion in 2024. In New York, fraud can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances of the offense. Some misdemeanor offenses may not come with jail time at all, while some felony offenses could result in several years in prison and significant financial restitution.
Hire a Fraud Lawyer
If you are being charged with fraud, it is imperative to hire a fraud lawyer to represent you at your earliest opportunity. At The Law Office of Tracy & Tracy, we have the knowledge, experience, and tenacity it takes to defend you against your charges and help you preserve your rights during your criminal justice proceedings. We are deeply familiar with the Richmond County Supreme Court, and we can guide you every step of the way. Contact us today.
