http://www.avvo.com/question/search?q=Fraud Avvo.com - Questions containing 'Fraud' http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/bussiness-law-8913.html Mr. Jones’s projects include some of the largest residential subdivisions within the City. While Mr. Jones’ business was developing the infrastructure of its newest and largest subdivision, the City discovered an easement for a city utility line on the subdivision that did not belong to Mr. Jones. The owner of the property where the utility easement is located also discovered the error. The City is threatening to close down the subdivision and Mr. Jones’s business, and is threatening to sue Mr. Jones for fraud against a municipality. The adjacent property owner is also threatening to sue the client for damages to his property and for trespassing. The adjacent property owner is a citizen of Switzerland. 4) Compare the proposed resolution of the civil aspects of the situation with the criminal acts resolution. 5) Analyze the probable success of a court proceeding and any alternative means of resolving the civil matter including the role of dispute resolution and describe some alternative dispute resolutions and describe them and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:27:26 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/fraud-accusation--to-get-money--8908.html this guy who is the director of a financial institute approved a loan transaction for me i have since then paid off the loan, but he got fired for conducting fraudulent transactions unrelating to my transaction, he is now in a financial trouble and is blackmailing my family for moneyhe claims i borrowed from him.(which is the monies i borrowed from the institute) i have all my supporting documents to show. but he is trying to say that i borrowed money from him there is no documents to show. does he have a case? Sun, 07 Sep 2008 09:49:18 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/choosing-a-criminal-defense-attorney-in-ca-8878.html I need a criminal defense attorney in CA for an Assault w/Deadly Weapon and an Indecent Exposure charges. I've used Avvo ratings and have started meeting with attorneys to decide, but how do I get an truly unbiased opinion to help me choose. Obviously, the choose is important as these are serious charges. What should I be looking for? And what questions should I be asking to help me decide? Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:17:11 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/welfare-fraud-in-the-state-of-texas--8863.html I just got a call from my ex husband stating that he has been contacted from an investigator claiming that I have committed welfare fraud, I have one son who lives with me and one son who lives with my ex husband he has let me claim both children for my welfare benefits since he is not court ordered to pay child support. I only have medical and get 150 a month in food stamps. I do not work as I am on SSD and I am unable to work. They are also saying that while I was working I did not claim all of my income, I only had medical on my one child during this time I did not have any other benefits, I only got my food benefits when I became ill and was unable to work. I have not heard from any investigators only what my ex is telling me that has been said to him. Do I need to get an attorney? What do I need to do? I am a single mom and I am scared to death of what can happen. What do I need to expect? Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:32:51 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/penalty-for-mass-laws-8776.html Mass Law What are penalty for unaythorized access to computer system, identityt fraud, larceny over $250 by false pretense, Wanton Destruction of property +$250, and trade secret larceny what are example cases of these account.. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:47:03 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/ny-written-agreements---do-they-hold-up-in-court--8730.html I was awarded custody for the third time. The last time I entered into a settlement without knowledge, I thought it was an order, with an atty by my side. According to that I had to relocate back to mine and the children's home state. I had their father sign and notorize an agreement that states I can move to any state with the children and also that it replaces the last existing order. Now he is taking me back to court stating I've committed "Fraud" b/c he only agreed if I dropped all back child support ($62k) was not even in the agreement b/c not neg w/ me. Got temp custody for this in NY show cause hearing this month. Is our agreement able to stand? Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:32:47 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/caught-for-retail-fraud--need-advice-please-8684.html My question involves criminal law for the state of: Texas Hello. I am 20 years old. For the past few months, I have been stealing products from various retail stores. I do this by switching the UPC barcode to a less expensive item and checking out normally. I started doing this to get items for personal use at a lesser cost. I've had a steady job for over 2 years now developing software. I do not do drugs and am not involved in any other illegal activities. I have a clean criminal record. When I first started my career, my 4 siblings and mom were suddenly homeless due to financial problems. I had to take them in and provide for them by myself (I was 18 at the time). Honestly, I could not afford the expenses this early in my career the ability to obtain things at significantly lower cost without much risk helped me immensely through the struggle. Over time as my comfort level increased, it escalated to larger, more expensive items. However, I did not keep these for my personal use, but rather sold them on eBay to obtain the difference in cost. I then found Bose systems were a great target for this. Bose sells a range of products from very inexpensive to very expensive. I placed Bose product UPCs valued at about $200 onto Bose products worth about $800 and sold them on eBay. I did this a total of 4 times. I had a Bose system on eBay that ended recently. The auction was won by someone who said they lived in my area and would like to pick it up. Having had done this before with no problems I agreed. I met the person and gave him the item and he gave me the money. As I was leaving 2 police cars blocked my way and asked me what was going on. I admitted to everything I've done and allowed them to search my apartment. They seized everything I swapped UPCs on (I save all my receipts so any items which I did not have a receipt for they took). Before the police left the detective told me that he would let me know when the warrant for my arrest was issued and that I should prepare a bail bondsman. I was very cooperative with them and did not withhold any information. In response the police were very nice to me. I do not know if it was a good idea to tell them everything. Total value of everything is probably around $4000. I realize this is a felony. I am so ashamed and scared. I am however a bit relieved that I was caught, because I probably never would have stopped. I have contacted an attorney and he said he could handle this case for $6000. I have never sought legal council before so I am not sure if this is a good rate or if I should "shop around". I can pay for this by maxing out my credit cards. If anyone has any advice on what I should do about an attorney as well as what I am facing I would love to hear it. The detective said it will probably be a "slap on the wrist" and I may incur probation. I am so scared of going to prison and losing my job. My family would have nowhere to go. My auto loan and credit cards would charge off ruining my credit forever. I did not attend college and was very lucky to start my career almost immediately after high school. I hope my life will not be ruined because of this selfish moronic thing I did. Thanks for reading and advice. Andrew Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:39:19 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/immigration--visa-expired--removal-procedures-8660.html I agree to testify in court against my employer /I came on H2b visa/in criminal case convicted for fraud and harboring.I overstay my visa autoritys put me on remooval prosedure.I help the case and been victim of harboring and traffiking though...Do I have eny chances? Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:02:25 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/deportation-8659.html I entered the US legaly and when my visa was expiring someone recomended me a person who speaks Russian and Armenian ( my English was extremely poor at that time) and will help me to stay in the US. I called that person and he said he will definitely help (he lived in another city) for $4000 and asked to send copies of my documents. After 2 months I received a letter from Immigration- an invitation to the interview. To my surprise my last name and my birthday were different. I called my “attorney” and asked why, and he said because I have been in the US more than 2 years (legally) and not illegible for asylum. I told him to give me my money back because I don’t want to change my name but he said that I am stupid and must shut up or he will get me. At the interview I found that they also attached a “husband” to my application. (to make more money I assume) I never signed any of the papers sent to the Immigration and never agreed to all these changes. I lost my University diploma because if this man and had to go college again for 4 years. Now after 6 years this name change was discovered by DMV. I am charged with fraud and , surely, will face an immigration court. I know the name and phone number of person who did all my paperwork and name of another person who was translating in Immigration. I can also get copies for the checks that I paid to him 6 years ago. Can I win and stay or I will be deported? I haven’t committed any other crimes, went to college, learned English, and have a full -time job. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:00:33 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/criminal-defense--iowa-statute-of-limitations-for--8620.html What, if any, are the statute of limitations that enable authorities to prosecute criminal law cases, in the state of Iowa? Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:40:28 PDT