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Timestamp: 2019-04-22 16:07:53+00:00

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Have you been charged with federal fraud charges? Federal fraud charges include things such as embezzlement, mail theft, insurance fraud, mortgage fraud, bank fraud, securities fraud, wire fraud, and counterfeiting. Our firm has experienced fraud attorneys that are ready to fight for YOU. Because we are good at what we do, we have clients from all over the country to count on us to provide them with competent and reasonably priced services. We can help. Contact us today.
Embezzlement is a crime of trust and typically takes place when someone uses their skills (such as a bank teller, accountant or office manage) to enrich him or herself. It is a kind of property theft. The key is that you or a loved one had access to someone else’s money or property but not legal ownership. Because the taking of these things occurred in conjunction with violating a special position of trust, you have the unique crime of embezzlement.
Federal embezzlement is covered by 18 U.S.C. § 641. Under this law, it is a crime for a person to fraudulently appropriate property when they have been entrusted with it or when the property has lawfully come into the person’s hands. Federal embezzlement law covers two distinct crimes. The first type of crime is where a person steals government property. The second type of crime is where a person knowingly receives previously stolen government property. Federal fraud attorney Jeremy Gordon knows how to fight these charges.
The crime of embezzlement involving stealing government property has three elements. A person commits embezzlement when they (1) have a specific intent (2) to knowingly steal (3) government property. The crime of embezzlement involving keeping stolen government property for someone’s own use has three elements. A person commits this type of embezzlement when they (1) retain a thing of value stolen from the government (2) with the intent to convert it to their own use (3) when they know the property had been previously stolen. Both of these types of embezzlement have a statute of limitations of five years. The punishment for embezzlement involves fines and a maximum prison sentence of one year up to ten years.
Entrapment – In an embezzlement case, a defendant may use the defense that they were entrapped by the government and that they had no predisposition to steal government property.
Lack of Knowledge – A defendant in an embezzlement case may use the defense that they did not have knowledge of the source and nature of the embezzled funds.
Insanity – A defendant in an embezzlement case may use the defense that they were insane or incompetent at the time that the crime was committed.
Have you or a loved one been charged with or convicted of a federal crime, such as securities fraud? If so, you need an experienced Federal Defense Lawyer who can help fight for your freedom and your rights. Because we are good at what we do, we have clients from across the country who count on us to provide them with aggressive, competent and reasonably-priced services. We know what it takes to present a successful defense in federal criminal cases. Contact us today and let’s get started working on your case!
Mail theft includes any stealing or taking of any item posted by the US Postal Service. This includes letters, packages and postcards. Mail theft does not require the use of force, and includes taking posted items through fraud, deception or embezzlement. A mail thief does not even need to intend to or actually keep the mail they are taking. Hiding or destroying mail also constitutes mail theft, as does the purchase, receipt or possession of mail that a person knows was stolen.
(3) That the defendant knowingly or willfully took or obtained a letter (or postal matter) with the intent to steal it.
Under these statutes, the government must prove that the letter was stolen from the mail, that the defendant had the letter in their possession without the consent of the rightful owner, and that the defendant knew that the letter was stolen. You need a good federal fraud attorney to defend against these crimes.
Mislabeled Mail – When a mislabeled letter is delivered to the address on the mail and stolen after it is delivered, it is usually considered not under the authority of the U.S. Postal service and even though a theft has occurred.
Mistake – A defendant in a stolen mail case may be able to use the defense that they did not “knowingly and willfully” steal mail but took a letter because of inadvertence, carelessness, or mistake.
(5) Either property or honest services.
Persons convicted of insurance fraud under the mail or wire fraud statutes face penalties of up to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, the possibility of having to pay victim restitution, and the forfeiture of any property gained from the crime.
An agreement between two or more persons to commit an illegal act, at least one overt act in furtherance of the illegal purpose, and the requisite intent to commit the offense.
The conspiracy statute makes it a crime to conspire to violate the laws of the United States. The conspiracy statute also makes it a crime to conspire to defraud the United States. The penalty for insurance fraud under the conspiracy statute is imprisonment for up to 5 years and a fine of up to $250,000.
Insurance fraud may also be prosecuted under 18 U.S.C. § 1033, which is called the Violent Crime Control and Enforcement Act of 1994. This law makes it a crime to commit insurance fraud when it affects interstate commerce. An experienced federal fraud attorney can help you prove your innocence.
Worker’s Compensation Insurance Fraud – In this type of insurance fraud case, a person may scheme to obtain worker’s compensation benefits by defrauding the government.
Crop Fraud – In this type of insurance fraud case, a person may deceive the government by filing fraudulent insurance claims to collect money from a taxpayer-backed insurance program set up to help farmers survive when nature destroys crops.
Offshore Insurance Fraud – In this type of insurance fraud case, a person may operate an insurance Ponzi scheme where an insurance company in an offshore, unregulated jurisdiction takes in as much premium as possible in a short time – then when the volume of incoming claims exceeds premiums, the company collapses.
Corporate Insurance Fraud – In this type of insurance fraud case, insurance agents and brokers may divert policyholder premiums for their personal benefit.
Disaster Insurance Fraud – In this type of insurance fraud case, a person may make false and fraudulent claims to get disaster-related government benefits. This type of fraud is usually associated with hurricanes.
Good Faith – A person charged with insurance fraud can use the defense that they did not intend to defraud anyone, and can also use the defense that they did not have a financial motive.
Statute of Limitations – A person charged with mail or wire fraud in an insurance fraud case may use the defense that the statute of limitations has expired. The statute of limitations in a mail or wire fraud case is 5 years.
Conspiracy cases – In an insurance fraud case prosecuted under the conspiracy statute, a person may use the defense that they withdrew from the conspiracy. To use this defense, the person must have committed affirmative acts that were inconsistent with the object of the conspiracy and must have communicated this to the co-conspirators or to authorities.
Fraud for Profit – this type of mortgage fraud may involve foreclosure rescue, financial consultant schemes, short sale fraud or reverse mortgage schemes.
The federal government relies on several statutes when prosecuting mortgage fraud. The most commonly invoked provisions include: the financial crime statutes that involve bank fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1344), loan fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1014), mail and wire fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1341 and 18 U.S.C. § 1343), false statement (18 U.S.C. § 1001), and money laundering (18 U.S.C. § 1956). Federal fraud attorney Jeremy Gordon knows how to fight mortgage fraud charges.
Key Documents – A defense in a mortgage fraud case can involve showing that a defendant did not “willfully” commit fraud.
Internal Investigation – An internal investigation can help in the defense of a mortgage fraud case by showing that internal policies and procedures were adequate and were followed.
The Bank Fraud Act (18 U.S.C. § 1344) was enacted in 1984. This law makes it a crime to scheme to defraud or obtain money under false or fraudulent pretenses from federally insured financial institutions. Under the Bank Fraud Act, whoever knowingly executes a scheme or artifice (1) to defraud a financial institution; (2) or to obtain the moneys, funds, credits, assets, securities, or other property owned by, or under the custody or control of, a financial institution, by means of false of fraudulent pretenses, commits the crime of bank fraud. Bank fraud carries a penalty of up to $1,000,000 in fines or imprisonment for up to 30 years, or both. You need an experienced federal fraud attorney to protect your liberty.
Custody or Control – A defendant in a bank fraud case may use the defense that the funds in question were not under the “custody or control” of a federally insured financial institution at the time of the crime.
Good Faith – Good faith is a defense to bank fraud because it shows that the defendant did not intend to defraud a bank.
Advance fee schemes in which an investor is asked to pay fees or taxes to obtain information about a ‘once in a lifetime’ investment opportunity.
While it is inarguable that some people may set out to use deception to trick others for their own financial gain; there are also a good number of people who have been charged with securities fraud just because they did not understand U.S. securities laws and violate these laws unknowingly.
Regardless of the motives of a person suspected or accused of securities fraud, it is critical to secure wise and experienced legal counsel and defense representation. Contact us today for a FREE consultation and learn more about how we can help protect your rights if you have been charged with federal securities fraud violations.

References: § 641
 § 1033
 § 1344
 § 1014
 § 1341
 § 1343
 § 1001
 § 1956
 § 1344
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