Claris Law Legal Blogging Community

Editor: Tampa Criminal Attorneys
Profession: Tampa Defense Attorneys

Category: Recent Wins

The client was charged with grand theft in the second degree and uttering a forged instrument. She was potentially facing 15 years in Florida State Prison on the grand theft charge alone. According to law enforcement the client was given power of attorney by a client that she worked for as a real estate agent. During the purchase of a number of properties, she forged checks from the title company and deposited them in her personal bank account. The checks totaled over $30,000.00.

Proving a fraud charge is never easy. The State had a multitude of problems with witnesses and evidence. Consequently, the State agreed to reduce from a 2nd degree felony charge to a 3rd degree felony and offer probation. The State also agreed to a withhold of the conviction pursuant to plea negotiations. The withhold prevents the client from receiving a criminal conviction on her record, and eventually allows her to seal the charge from public view.

To find out more about theft and/or fraud charges contact us at 813-228-7095 or link to us at tampadefenseattorney.com.