Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

If you were charged with leaving the scene property and reported your vehicle stolen filed an insurance claim then withdrew it would I have to be found guilty of leaving the scene before being charged with insurance fraud ? This is in mass thank you


Asked on 2/10/14, 2:57 pm

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ERNEST BIANDO LAW OFFICE OF ERNEST T. BIANDO, LLC

Not really as they are both separate crimes with separate elements to be met. Leaving the scene requires the knowledge that you caused damage to property and did not stop to make yourself know. The insurance fraud would require the intent to defraud the insurance company. You can contact my office for more details 774-745-0562.

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Answered on 2/11/14, 6:03 am


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