As one of Tampa and Hillsborough County’s most respected criminal defense firms, Stechschulte Nell has extensive experience representing clients accused of a wide range of criminal offenses. Among the most diverse group of clients are those charge...
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Fraud charges can be filed against anyone in Florida if state or federal prosecutors decide their conduct includes these four elements: Someone made a false statement about a material fact, they knew or should h...
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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans were established as part of the national COVID-19 response in the United States, under the CARES Act (the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act). Numerous businesses took advantage of th...
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With more people using the internet daily, it was only a matter of time before some online users would start to deceive others who could not physically see or personally interact with them. Online im...
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Counterfeiting has been around nearly as long as money has, with many people over the years attempting to pass off fake currency or documents as real. Some counterfeits may be easily spotted, while other professionals make fake documents or money th...
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Keith Nicoletta, of Dade City, Florida pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to launder $1.9 million in fraudulently-obtained Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. After making false claims on his loan application that he had a local scrap me...
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) releases rankings of rates of fraud by state, and Florida continues to top the list, with Georgia in second place. Wire fraud is a serious crime at both the state and Federal level, and with rates so high in Florid...
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The recent case of Florida basketball coach, Terrence Deshun Williams, shows the ongoing issues resulting from fraudulent claims for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. PPP loans are given out as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Econom...
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Steve Bannon’s August 2020 fraud charges brought high-profile attention to a little-known charity, but one that was responsible for defrauding hundreds of thousands of donors. Bannon’s charity was linked to the We Build the Wall project, a crowd...
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Government center fraud also known as “impersonation fraud”, is when an individual impersonates a government official in an attempt to collect money. An example of government center fraud cases is claiming to be a debt collector of a fraudul...
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Stechschulte Nell is led by firm founder and lead attorney Ben Stechschulte, a Board-Certified criminal defense attorney. As a former Hillsborough County, Ben understands well how the other side operates and exactly how to counter it. He and his team of skilled Florida criminal defense attorneys represent clients who have been arrested or charged with a crime. We’re one of the best DUI defense law firms in the greater Tampa area. We also are prepared to defend you against any crime, from a petty misdemeanor to a capital felony. Your freedom and future are our main motivation, and we protect you from the start. Call us today for a free consultation.
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