The reasons why people carry out certain actions are unique to each person. Unfortunately, in some instances, their actions could lead to criminal charges regardless of their reasoning for behaving in the way they did. If individuals are accused of committing various types of fraud, it is likely for charges for white collar crimes to result.

It was recently reported that one woman in Tennessee was taken into custody in relation to insurance fraud. Apparently, the 50-year-old woman had purportedly been using a deceased individual’s TennCare coverage to order prescription drugs. The woman was reportedly unable to receive TennCare benefits, and as a result, she allegedly used the decedent’s identity to obtain the controlled substances.

It was unclear what caused the woman to come under suspicion, but nonetheless, she is currently facing charges relating to identity theft and obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. Both of these offenses are considered Class D felonies. The report indicated that, if convicted, the woman could face up to four years in prison for each allegation. More information regarding her case may be released at a later time.

When individuals are accused of white collar crimes like fraud, it is important that they take their cases seriously. Because jail time is a possibility in the event of a conviction for this type of allegation, it is wise for people facing this predicament to gain useful information about how to defend against the charges. The woman accused in this case may want to obtain information from local Tennessee resources for assistance.