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LAS VEGAS MORTGAGE FRAUD ATTORNY

If you or someone you care about has been charged with Mortgage Fraud in Las Vegas, the stakes are high. The consequences for a criminal conviction can include possible jail or prison sentence, fines, and restitution.

Nevada Mortgage Fraud

It is important that you don't delay in speaking with an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Often, law enforcement will want you to make a statement, or provide them with information. However, this is almost never a good idea to do without first consulting with an experienced criminal defense lawyer.

NRS 205.372 Mortgage Lending Fraud; Penalties.

1. A person who, with the intent to defraud a participant in a mortgage lending transaction:

(a) Knowingly makes a false statement or misrepresentation concerning a material fact or deliberately conceals or fails to disclose a material fact;

(b) Knowingly uses or facilitates the use of a false statement or misrepresentation made by another person concerning a material fact or deliberately uses or facilitates the use of another person's concealment or failure to disclose a material fact;

(c) Receives any proceeds or any other money in connection with a mortgage lending transaction that the person knows resulted from a violation of paragraph (a) or (b);

(d) Conspires with another person to violate any of the provisions of paragraph (a), (b) or (c); or

(e) Files or causes to be filed with a county recorder any document that the person knows to include a misstatement, misrepresentation or omission concerning a material fact, commits the offense of mortgage lending fraud which is a category C felony and, upon conviction, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 10 years, or by a fine of not more than $10,000, or by both fine and imprisonment.

Preparing your Defense in Las Vegas, Nevada

Although you may have been arrested, or even charged with a crime, there is still hope. A criminal charge does not equal a conviction, and there are many steps a criminal defense attorney can take to ensure that your rights are protected.

Las Vegas, NV Attorney

Mortgage Fraud is often one of those crimes where many accused individuals have no prior criminal history, however, the charges are serious and need to be handled by an experienced Las Vegas Criminal Defense Attorney. Contact our office to today to discuss your rights, and schedule a free consultation in Las Vegas, Nevada at 702 474-7000.