Criminal lawyers will tell you that if you make a statement that contains any false, incomplete or misleading information on an application for insurance, and you intend to injure, defraud or deceive the insurer (including any statutorily created underwriting association or pool of motor vehicle insurers), you may be charged with a third-degree felony.

The Broward County criminal lawyers at William Moore, P.A. explain that this includes any written statements that may or may not accompany an application.

A third-degree felony is punishable by up to five years of imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $5,000. If you have been previously convicted of this or any other felony, you may be punished as a habitual felony offender, which carries additional sentencing and/or fines.

Criminal lawyers will tell you that first time offenders do not generally face incarceration sentences for crimes of the third degree. The real problems stem from being denied employment based on an applicants having a felony conviction on their criminal record. Individuals should always consider the ramifications to a plea before entering into it.

If you are concerned how a plea will effect your area of employment, contact the criminal defense lawyers at the Law Offices of William Moore. Offices located in Broward, Miami Dade and Palm Beach.