Immigration Officer, Son Sentenced for Fraud
Posted on Sep 12, 2011 2:30pm PDT
A former immigration officer and his son in the Ontario, California area have reportedly been sentenced for a fraud matter. According to reports, the two wrongly provided authorization for travel to and from the U.S. for others. The father was sentenced to five years in prison and a fine of $30,000 while his son was sentenced to four years in prison.
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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.
