Patricia Harrington, 50, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, filing false federal tax returns and aggravated identify theft. She admitted that she filed six false federal tax returns under her own name and names of relatives, without their knowledge, for 2010 and 2011, according to federal prosecutors. She improperly received almost $24,000 in tax refunds from the Internal Revenue Service over the two years. She then filed false unemployment benefits claims under the false identities and received nearly $15,000.
Harrington also defrauded more than $100,000 in student loans from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Program, prosecutors said. She faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine when U.S. District Judge sentences her Jan. 29.
If you have been charged with a theft crime, you should speak with a theft attorney immediately.
Paul D. Petrus Jr., the theft attorney in New York
Theft crimes contain more specific crimes such as burglary, petty theft, embezzlement, fraud, robbery, identity theft and many others. The value of items stolen is one of the important factors regarding penalties for theft crime convictions.Going through the legal process with a qualified professional to guide you and protect your rights will be a great advantage. You need an attorney who understands that your case may be complicated, atypical and in need of personalized representation. Paul D. Petrus Jr. has extensive knowledge of the different charges that are relevant to theft crimes.
If you have been charged with a theft crime, then call Paul D.Petrus, the theft attorney in New York at 212.385.1961/212.564.2440 or visit www.petruslaw.com. You can e-mail at paul@petruslaw.com.
The Law Office of Paul D. Petrus Jr., is conveniently located in The Empire State Building
350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3601, New York, 10118.
