Fraud in Pennsylvania must be proven by meeting certain elements. The elements of fraud in Pennsylvania generally include a) material factual misrepresentation that b) was made knowingly and willfully, and c) relied upon (or could have been relied upon) by the alleged victim while d) resulted (or could have resulted) in their physical or financial […]
What Is Pennsylvania’s Insurance Fraud Statute of Limitations?
Pennsylvania’s criminal statute of limitations for insurance fraud is five years from the date of the alleged act per 42 Pa.C.S. § 5552. This statute of limitations imposes deadlines by which prosecutors must file charges. You may have a valid statute of limitations defense if the Commonwealth moves forward with its case after this period. […]
Is Insurance Fraud a Felony in PA?
Insurance fraud could be a felony in PA if prosecutors can prove specific facts. The law lists specific criminal acts over which the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has the authority to charge as third-degree felonies. Otherwise, acts of insurance fraud are first-degree misdemeanors. Both classifications carry the potential of facing prison time and thousands in fines […]