San Jose Fraud Lawyer

Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Serving San Jose and the Surrounding Areas

Accusations of fraud can result in very severe charges including tremendous fines and extended jail time. One way you can reduce or eliminate your sentence if you have been wrongfully accused or had mitigating circumstances is to enlist the aid of an experienced San Jose fraud lawyer like Nick Cvietkovich. 

Call the Law Offices of Nick Cvietkovich today at (408) 898-9770 or contact us online to schedule a meeting with our fraud crimes attorney in San Jose! 

Criminal Fraud and Deceit in California Criminal Law

The California Civil Code that governs cases in San Jose can be a bit confusing at times. Fraud and deceit are two similar but related crimes, and the Civil Code defines them differently. Furthermore, fraud itself is divided into two categories: actual fraud and constructive fraud. Deceit involves the willful misleading of another in order to gain in some manner. Actual fraud is defined as a set of acts performed with the intent to deceive a party into signing a contract. Constructive fraud can be any similar act or act of omission, but not necessarily performed with an intent to deceive. Sometimes constructive fraud occurs by accident, but if you are charged with it you can still be liable for damages.

As you can imagine, the breakdown of each of these categories of fraud and deceit is also quite complex, and different charges carry different consequences. The complexities are further confused by the fact that many of the same definitions apply to different categories. For example, “intentional misrepresentation” can count as either fraud or deceit, depending on the circumstances surrounding the false information. Likewise, promises which are made without any intent to follow through may count in either category as well.

Whichever type of fraud you are accused of, seeking the assistance of an experienced attorney is important. An attorney can help you to understand exactly what you are being accused of and why. With our help, you may be able to reduce your charges or even demonstrate your innocence.

There are many different types of fraud cases which we can handle. Some of these include:

• Healthcare fraud;
• Research fraud;
• Pharmaceutical fraud;
• Tax fraud (this is one very common type of fraud);
• Corporate defense contractor fraud; and
• Disaster relief fraud.

Just as we can help you out with cases of actual fraud, we can also represent you if you are accused of constructive fraud or deceit.

If you are ready to find out what we can do for you, then contact us now at (408) 898-9770 for a free consultation.