NYC Mail Fraud Lawyers

A mail fraud crime is committed when a person uses the United States Postal Service to commit fraud. The offense is a federal crime. Typically, federal crimes attract higher fines and longer jail terms than state offenses. This makes it essential to contact a seasoned NYC mail fraud lawyer whenever you are accused or convicted of mail fraud. These lawyers have dealt with many similar cases in the past. With an experienced NYC mail fraud lawyer, you are more likely to get a positive outcome in your case.

Most fraud cases are either mail fraud or wire fraud. Mail fraud charges are usually pressed together with related charges such as insurance, tax, securities, and credit card frauds. For example, when the district attorney of New York is investigating an insurance fraud, they might find that there is enough evidence to sustain a mail fraud case against you.

Most fraud cases are either mail fraud or wire fraud. The Postal Inspector handles any crimes concerning the use of the United States Postal Service. If the Postal Inspector finds out that you misused the U.S mail, they recommend prosecution. It is important to note that it’s the use of US Mail that makes an offense mail fraud. This means that even if the fraud plan originated from other means such as phone or internet, it is mail fraud provided that it involved the use of the US Mail service at some point. For example, if the deal was made over the phone, and items delivered through the US Mail, wire fraud charges will be preferred.

Without an experienced NYC mail fraud lawyer, federal attorneys will have a walk over. This is because mail fraud charges are easy to prove in the absence of a spirited and a well thought out defense. You will be found guilty of mail fraud crime if the federal lawyers prove that you purposely planned or executed a plan to obtain money through pretense and false information, and that you mailed something through the US Mail with the intention of committing fraud.

Mail fraud and wire fraud offenses attract a punishment of up to 20 years in jail. The penalty given depends on various factors such as the amount of money involved. Of late, federal attorneys in New York have been spending considerable time investigating financial fraud cases. Some of the financial fraud cases involve mail fraud. It is helpful to note that if you are found guilty of mail fraud charges that brought loss to financial institutions such as banks, the penalties are more stringent than those of regular mail fraud.

If you are accused of mail fraud, you should not panic. Instead, you should swiftly contact NYC mail fraud attorneys. Only a comprehensive and witty defense, prepared by competent and seasoned attorneys will help you floor your accusers. Those are the kinds of lawyers we have at Federal Lawyers.

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Legal Scenario: What Would You Do?

Scenario

You received a letter from a federal prosecutor stating you are under investigation for allegedly using the U.S. mail to send fraudulent investment prospectuses to potential clients across three states. Your business partner has already been indicted, and you worry that cooperating witnesses may be providing testimony against you as well.

What kind of penalties am I facing for mail fraud, and is there any way to fight these charges before a grand jury indictment is issued against me?

Attorney's Answer

Mail fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1341 carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison per count, and if the fraud involves a financial institution, that maximum increases to 30 years with fines up to $1 million. Because each individual mailing can be charged as a separate count, multi-state schemes often result in dozens of charges that compound your exposure dramatically. A skilled mail fraud defense attorney can intervene during the pre-indictment stage by engaging with federal prosecutors, presenting mitigating evidence, and challenging the sufficiency of the government's proof that you had the specific intent to defraud — which is a required element the prosecution must establish beyond a reasonable doubt. Early legal intervention is critical because once a grand jury returns an indictment, your negotiating leverage and available defense strategies become significantly more limited.

This is general information only. Contact us for advice specific to your situation.

Federal Lawyers is a service-oriented top-ranking law firm. Our attorneys have more than four decades of experience in criminal defense litigation. Out of all the cases these lawyers have handled, 90 percent produced favorable outcomes. Our unequaled dedication and flexible pricing are aimed at providing the best possible services to all our client. If you or someone close to you is accused of mail fraud, contact us today