If you are facing a PPP fraud investigation in Iowa, there are several important considerations you should discuss with an experienced federal defense attorney. These considerations include (but are not limited to): Federal Court…
The PPP and Bank Fraud Enforcement Harmonization Act of 2022 and the COVID-19 EIDL Fraud Statute of Limitations Act of 2022, both signed into law on August 5, 2022, extended the limitations period for…
In federal criminal court, the government carries the burden of proving all charges beyond a reasonable doubt. With respect to the various forms of pandemic relief fraud alleged, this means the government must prove…
But, as we’ve noted, mail-cover surveillance is not mail fraud. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service uses mail-cover surveillance to monitor mailing activity in federal investigations that involve a wide range of different criminal allegations.…
Contrary to common belief, “mortgage fraud” is not a standalone federal offense listed in the United States Code. Instead, mortgage-related misconduct is prosecuted under a variety of separate federal statutes and regulations. For example,…
Negotiating a guilty plea is a decision that needs to be made on a case-by-case basis. Even though most federal criminal cases are resolved through negotiated pleas rather than jury trials, it would be…
What do federal prosecutors mean by NFT fraud allegations? To be clear, “NFT fraud” is not a crime in and of itself, but a catch-all term that federal prosecutors use for crimes that involve…
To begin with, you won’t find a specific federal statute titled “real estate developer fraud.” Instead, prosecutors rely on a handful of other statutes to seek charges against developers facing these types of allegations…
Federal prosecutors have to prove criminal charges “beyond a reasonable doubt” at trial. This creates two unique opportunities for defendants to fight the government’s case. 1. Intent vs. Honest Mistakes The government has to…
Although federal assistance programs like the PPP can present opportunities, they also pose substantial risks. Facing accusations of fraudulent loan activities from federal agencies requires an experienced federal defense team. Spodek Law Group can…