Falsified and Inflated Appraisals

Dallas Mortgage Fraud Lawyer

A conviction for falsified appraisals and other appraisal fraud allegations can lead to a loss of license, fines and possible jail time. People charged with falsifying appraisals in Texas are encouraged to seek counsel from Dallas mortgage fraud attorney John Teakell.

Mr. Teakell is a skilled federal criminal defense lawyer with extensive experience defending people against white collar crime allegations. If you have been suspected of taking advantage of falsified appraisals, contact the Law Office of John R. Teakell, in Dallas, to schedule a consultation to learn how he can help.

Actions Leading to Appraisal Fraud

Appraisal fraud charges may come about from any of the following:

• Failure to consider market values of comparable property
• Failure to consider outside variables in addition to property market values
• Failure to account for the condition of the property
• Failure to ensure all relevant data has been collected prior to submitting an appraisal
• Failure to produce an appraisal using standard and accepted practices of research and assessment

Falsified appraisal accusations may be brought in connection with other white collar crimes, including bank fraud and mortgage fraud. These crimes often are easier to prove because the prosecution can show clear evidence of false statements and misrepresentations on a document. Additionally, people may be charged with additional accounts of fraud if they inflated an appraisal as part of a flipping real estate scheme.

Attorney John Teakell is a former federal prosecutor who has successfully defended many people charged with appraisal fraud and other related crimes. Mr. Teakell is ready to provide an aggressive defense designed to achieve the best possible outcome in your case, whether that is a dismissal of charges, reduction in penalties, or an acquittal.

Contact a defense attorney at the Law Office of John R. Teakell to schedule a consultation regarding a falsified appraisal accusation.