Wire Fraud & Mail Fraud Defense
Defending federal wire and mail fraud charges • Each communication counts as a separate offense • Up to 20 years per count - you need experienced defense now
Wire Fraud & Mail Fraud Charges
Wire fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1343) and mail fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1341) are the federal government's most powerful prosecution tools. These charges can turn ordinary business disputes into federal felonies carrying decades in prison. Every email, phone call, or letter can be charged as a separate count.
20 Years Per Count
Each communication can be charged separately with 20-year maximum
Broad Application
Applies to virtually any scheme involving electronic or mail communications
Financial Institution Enhancement
30-year maximum and $1 million fine if banks are involved
Why These Charges Are So Dangerous
The government uses wire and mail fraud as catch-all charges. They don't need to prove actual loss - just intent to deceive. With our digital world, almost every business transaction involves wire communications, making these charges a prosecutor's favorite weapon.
What Prosecutors Must Prove
Understanding the elements helps us build your defense strategy.
Scheme to Defraud
A plan or course of action intended to deceive others and deprive them of money, property, or honest services.
Intent to Defraud
Specific intent to deceive - good faith belief in statements or business failure is not fraud without deceptive intent.
Use of Wires or Mail
Use of interstate wires (phone, internet, email) or U.S. mail in furtherance of the fraudulent scheme.
Common Wire & Mail Fraud Scenarios
Business Disputes
Contract disputes, partnership disagreements, and business failures can be reframed as fraud if communications contain any alleged misrepresentations.
Investment Operations
Failed investments, startup ventures, or real estate deals where investors claim they were misled about risks or returns.
Online Sales & Marketing
E-commerce disputes, affiliate marketing, dropshipping operations, or online advertising that allegedly misrepresented products or services.
Loan Applications
Allegations of false statements on loan applications, including PPP loans, mortgages, or business financing documents.
Powerful Defense Strategies
We attack every element of the government's case with proven defense tactics.
Good Faith Defense
Demonstrating you believed your statements were true and had no intent to deceive.
Lack of Intent
Proving business failure or poor judgment is not criminal fraud without deceptive intent.
Puffery vs. Fraud
Marketing exaggerations and sales talk are not fraud - distinguishing puffery from false statements.
Reliance Issues
Challenging whether alleged victims actually relied on the statements in question.
Statute of Limitations
Wire and mail fraud have 5-year limitations periods unless financial institutions are involved.
Sentencing Advocacy
Fighting for downward departures based on loss amount, victim impact, and acceptance of responsibility.
Wire or Mail Fraud Investigation? Call Immediately
Every communication can become a federal felony. Don't speak to investigators without experienced counsel. We know how prosecutors build these cases - and how to defeat them.
Available 24/7 • Free Consultation • Former Federal Prosecutors