Couple Pleads Not Guilty to Fraud
Posted on Feb 27, 2012 3:45pm PST
A couple in the Weston, Massachusetts area has reportedly pleaded not guilty to a Section 8 housing fraud matter. According to reports, the two are accused of defrauding the state and lying to get more than $25,000 in loans from mortgage lenders. Both have pleaded not guilty to larceny of more than $250 and conspiracy to commit larceny of more than $250. The woman involved allegedly under-reported her income and assets and claimed to be unmarried in order to get a reduced rent rate.
Fraud charges 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 fraud. You will want to protect your rights and ensure that justice is upheld. Being charged and convicted 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.