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Lemons, Odometers, and Criminal Penalties From Guest Blogger Sergei Lemberg

By Brian Tannebaum, Esq.

Sergei Lemberg, an attorney specializing in lemon law and auto fraud, and author of the great Lemon Justice Blog is sitting in the guest blogger?s chair today.By Sergi LembergUnfortunately, the behavior of some people who sell cars reinforces all of the terrible stereotypes we have about car salespeople. And sometimes it even crosses over the line into the arena of criminal prosecution. For example, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, odometer fraud has escalated dramatically along with the demand for low-mileage used cars. The NHTSA notes, ?Strong enforcement of the federal and state odometer laws, i.e., prosecutions with stiff sentences, appears to be the most effective deterrent.? Information on the Feds providing financial assistance to state agencies that pursue odometer fraud is found here...continue to full post

Full post as published by Criminal Defense on October 13, 2008 (boomark / email).