Have you been accused of fraud in the Phoenix metropolitan area? At Gordwin Law, our Chandler criminal defense attorney has over 19 years of experience and wants to help you fight for your rights. When you have been accused of a crime, it is important to have someone on your side who knows how to help. Fraud is a serious crime that knowingly uses dishonesty to gain an advantage, and is often related to an organized criminal system. However, a smaller charge of theft may be upgraded to a fraud if you don’t have a knowledgeable lawyer to represent you. We look at the facts of your case to find the best possible scenario so that you can make the right decisions. There are often aggravating and mitigating circumstances that may apply to your case as well.

Knowing the difference between theft and fraud can have a major effect on the outcome of your case. Contact Gordwin Law at (480) 707-8280 to see how we can help you.

Some important facts about fraud charges include:

• Fraud is not the same as theft. • Fraud relates to knowingly deceiving an entity. • Theft relates to the acquisition of others’ property.