Practice Areas
Fraud Defense
3 Decades of Combined Legal Experience
Fraud can be considered a broad umbrella term in Georgia. Forgery, credit card fraud, identity fraud, cheque fraud, and deposit fraud are all related but separate charges. Fraud is the use of dishonest and deceitful tactics to get something of value. These “crimes of moral turpitude” carry heavy penalties including fines and substantial jail time.
The Arora Law Firm has over 3 decades of combined legal experience. We have defended clients from allegations and charges of multiple different fraud charges (in multiple State and Federal courts). An allegation or charge related to fraud needs to be handled by a competent legal team. Contact us today to set up a consultation.
GEORGIA FRAUD LAWS
Deposit Fraud
Deposit fraud usually occurs when a person knowingly uses a bad check even if the account behind the check is closed or does not have sufficient funds. Being convicted of this charge can result in severe punishment depending on the value defrauded. If a bad check is written worth more than $500 then it can be punished with a felony charge and up to 3 years in jail.
Identity Fraud
If a person willfully uses someone else’s identifying materials in order to defraud them or someone else. This might include identifying materials like a social security number or other personal identifying information. This is a very serious charge to face. A first-time offense can be met with up to $150,000 in fines and 10 years in jail. Identity Fraud is a felony offense.
Credit Card Fraud
Georgia law prohibits many actions regarding credit cards and their fraudulent use. Stealing a credit card, using a credit card that you knew is stolen, creating a fraudulent credit card or defrauding someone else’s valid credit card, are all felony crimes that fall under the umbrella term of Credit Card Fraud. A person could face thousands of dollars in fines and multiple years in prison for these actions if convicted.
Our Practice Areas
Drug Offenses
As soon as you are arrested or discover you are under investigation, the clock is ticking. To ensure the best possible outcome in your drug case, you need to act quickly and hire a criminal defense firm that is experienced, knowledgeable and able to protect your rights during even the toughest litigation.
Appeals
When you decide to launch an appeal, every moment is critical. Criminal statutes have strict time limits on appeals, so you need to act quickly and hire an appellate attorney who is experienced, knowledgeable and willing to efficiently and effectively review the entire court order of your case.
Criminal Defense
At Arora Law, we handle all criminal law cases that include DUI charges, drug charges — from small-quantity possession to large-quantity manufacturing — and white collar crimes such as fraud and forgery.
DUI Defense
A conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) becomes part of a permanent criminal record that follows you for the rest of your life. At Arora Law, we understand that serious offenses such as DUI call for serious litigation.
Expungement
When someone is arrested in Georgia the impact could remain long after the case is closed. If a case is not closed out properly, it could lead to issues with employment, housing, financial loans, educational tuition and the like.
White Collar Crime
At Arora Law, our attorneys have the experience and legal expertise in protecting clients’ rights and reputations when they’ve been charged with white-collar offenses. As former prosecutors, we anticipate how the prosecution will build its case, enabling us to build a strong defense against harsh penalties.
