Insurance Agent Charged with Theft

An insurance agent in Albert Lea, Minnesota is facing charges of felony theft, insurance fraud and aggravated forgery. According to police reports, Reid Nelson took about $32,000 from an apartment complex account he managed. Furthermore, Nelson was an insurance agent for a company that was receiving payments from a construction company. With this matter, the construction company filed a claim and Nelson reported that the insurance company denied it. The construction company went to the head of the insurance company and found out that Nelson was not an agent for them and there was never a policy created for the company.    

Theft and fraud are not taken lightly by courts and should be handled properly at all times. There are many difficult legal aspects that you will have to deal with when charged with theft or fraud. You will want to protect your rights and ensure that justice is upheld. Being charged with theft or fraud can affect your personal and professional life so it's important that you seek help when dealing with this situation.

By working with a criminal defense attorney, you can protect your rights and allow for an expert to handle the difficult legal aspects you will be facing. It's in your best interest to have a defense lawyer working on your behalf so that you do not have to worry about how to handle your case. If you or someone you know is being charged then you should take the time to contact a defense attorney to begin discussing your case and moving forward.