Las Vegas, NV Financial Fraud Charges
Avoiding Prison After Credit Card Fraud Charges
Credit cards are a convenient way to make purchases. However, convenience sometimes comes with risk. Use of credit cards may leave people vulnerable to charges of credit card fraud.
Nevada law recognizes several kinds of credit card fraud. It's a crime under NRS 205.680 to make a false statement for the purposes of obtaining a credit card. Similarly, NRS 205.690 makes it illegal to obtain or possess credit card information without the consent of the card's owner. NRS 205.750 is directed to the unauthorized use of a credit card with the intent to defraud while NRS 205.760 makes it illegal to use a card that is known to be revoked. These and other statutes can be brought against a consumer in Nevada.
Frequently, credit card fraud in Nevada is considered a category D felony. This can mean a prison term of between one and four years and also paying as much as $5,000 in fines. The defendant is also typically ordered to make restitution to the victim. If the defendant is charged in federal court, then they may be facing a maximum of 20 years in a federal prison.
Clearly, Nevada credit card fraud charges should be taken seriously. Contact the Potter Law Offices for competent criminal defense services.
Passing Bad Checks Is a Crime in Nevada
Everyone occasionally miscalculates the balance in their bank account. This can mean bouncing a check or two. However, the only consequences are typically returned check fees. Nonetheless, the story may be different for people who are accused of passing bad checks under NRS 205.130.
The prosecution must show that the defendant willfully wrote a check that they knew they did not have sufficient funds to cover. The check may be written to obtain cash, products, services, the use of property or a casino marker. Regardless, the consequences can be very serious for the person accused of passing bad checks in Las Vegas.
A seasoned Nevada criminal defense attorney like the lawyers at the Potter Law Offices can propose several defense strategies. They may argue that you had sufficient funds in your account at the time you wrote the check or that you paid the money owed within five days. Alternatively, your defense lawyer may argue that an illness or other emergency prevented you from dealing with the bounced check in a timely manner.
Contact the Las Vegas bad check attorneys at the Potter Law Offices to learn more. If convicted, you may have to make restitution to the victim, spend up to one year in jail and pay substantial fines.