Fraudulent Refunds

South Florida Fraudulent Refunds Criminal Defense Attorney

Often carried out by store employees (or friends and family members of employees), the crime of fraudulent refunds involves giving false information to obtain refunds that participants are not entitled to receive. Florida law makes it illegal to engage in this behavior as an ongoing scheme. The crime of fraudulent refunds is a second-degree misdemeanor punishable by up to 60 days in prison, and the perpetrator may be ordered to pay back the fraudulently obtained money.

However, to prosecute, the store must post a “conspicuous” notice about the law. Often, charges are made with scant evidence under this law because the government has a heavy burden of proof. This creates multiple opportunities for a Palm Beach fraudulent refunds lawyer to mount a strong defense.

If you are facing charges of fraudulent refunds, you should contact an experienced Miami auto insurance fraud criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. To set up a free, confidential consultation, you should call Fort Lauderdale fraudulent refunds criminal defense lawyer Menachem M. Mayberg. You can reach us online or call (305) 695-8750 anytime — 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For further reading; see Florida Statue 817.037 Fraudulent refunds.