A police officer in Mississippi is poised to experience what life is like on the other side of the law.
Ben Jones III was arraigned on the morning of July 31, 2008 for one count of felony false pretenses and one count of insurance fraud. According to the indictment, Jones reported to Allstate Insurance Company that he had suffered a loss of personal property following a fire at a residence he rented in Marks, Mississippi.
"An investigation by our Insurance Integrity Enforcement Bureau determined that a fire did occur at that residence on April 23, 2008, but that Jones did not rent or otherwise reside or keep personal belongings at that address," said Attorney General Jim Hood. Jones was released on a $5,000 written bond. If convicted for felony false pretenses, Jones could face up to ten years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. If convicted of insurance fraud, Jones could face up to three years of imprisonment and/or a fine of $5,000 or double the value of the fraud, whichever is greater.
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