Arson and Insurance Fraud

Defense Against Arson-Related Insurance Fraud Charges

In the recent economic crisis, many homeowners have found themselves contractually bound to pay a decades-long mortgage worth more than the actual value of their homes.

As a result, some homeowners have taken the drastic step of burning down their homes in order to collect an insurance settlement and escape their disadvantageous mortgages. Almost any time a house attached to a troubled mortgage burns down, the insurance company and police become suspicious.

If you are facing charges of arson or insurance fraud for allegedly burning down your own home, or if you are afraid that such charges may be brought against you, call 850-588-4021 or contact us online today for a free consultation.

The Law Office of Christopher Patterson, P.A. is one of the most respected and experienced criminal defense law firms in Northwest Florida. Attorney Patterson has practiced since 1985 and was selected for inclusion in Florida Super Lawyers Magazine in 2006, 2007 and 2008.

When Arson Results in Loss of Life …

Sometimes, arson goes beyond being a property crime or a form of fraud and it becomes a violent crime. Any form of arson that results in death — whether it is a frustrated homeowner committing insurance fraud or a young adult burning down a national forest — the prosecutor can try the defendant for first degree murder.

Sometimes, violent forms of arson are related to terrorism, gang violence or longstanding feuds. Other times it can be related to domestic violence, where one spouse attempts to "get revenge" on the other by burning down the house they both once shared.

If you are facing charges for arson related to insurance fraud, homicide or bodily injury, find a lawyer with the experience and focus necessary to provide the strongest possible representation. Our law firm handles only a limited number of cases at any given time to ensure that each case receives the attention and focus it needs.

Lawyer Patterson handles each case personally. To schedule a free consultation with Mr. Patterson, call 850-588-4021 or contact us online today.