Lexington Mail and Wire Fraud Lawyer
Have you been charged with mail or wire fraud by federal agents? If so, contact GMA. GMA attorney, Ben Allen has more than a decade of experience defending clients accused mail and wire fraud in federal court.
What is Mail and Wire Fraud?
Mail and wire fraud are usually charged as violations of federal law. A person is guilty of mail fraud if he or she devises or intends to devise a “scheme or artifice to defraud” using the United States Postal Service or any “private or commercial interstate carrier,” such as UPS or FedEx, to further the fraudulent scheme. 18 U.S.C. § 3141. A person is guilty of wire fraud if he or she devises or intends to devise a “scheme or artifice to defraud” and uses a “wire, radio, or television communication” that crosses state or international borders in order to further the fraudulent scheme. 18 U.S.C. §1343.
If you are convicted of either mail or wire fraud in federal court, you could face a sentence of up to twenty years imprisonment, unless the fraudulent scheme related to a “presidentially declared major disaster or emergency”, in which case you could face up to 30 years imprisonment. Generally, however, the actual or intended loss of money involved in the fraudulent scheme, along with your criminal history, will play a role in your sentence.
If you are charged with mail or wire fraud, you should contact a Lexington mail or wire fraud attorney immediately. GMA can help you!
How can GMA Help You?
If you retain GMA to help you with your mail or wire fraud case, we can help you:
- Understand the federal judicial system.
- Prepare a legal defense by investigating the allegations against you.
- File legal documents with the federal court to protect your rights.
- Consult with investigators and experts regarding your case, including forensic accountants who can challenge the Government’s theory of the case.
- Offer you legal advice and guidance as to how to proceed in your case.
- Help you assert your innocence to a jury during trial.
- Negotiate a plea bargain with the federal prosecutor assigned to your case.
Charged with mail or wire fraud? Contact GMA at (859) 252-9000 for a free consultation!