Fraud is a deception or a scheme used to gain by another’s loss.
Wire and mail fraud are essentially the same crime using two different means – either technology or the mail.
There are two elements for mail fraud:
- Using a scheme to defraud or to perform specified fraudulent acts; and,
- Using the mail to execute the scheme.
Mail can be sent through the United States Postal Service or another private commercial carrier.
The elements for wire fraud are the same as mail fraud, except instead of using the mail, the government has to prove that the defendant used a “wire” in furtherance of the scheme, such as:
- emailing a co-conspirator;
- making an interstate telephone call; or,
- texting with someone in furtherance of the scheme.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the primary federal agency that investigates possible violations of the mail and wire fraud statutes.
Sometimes, mail and wire fraud is investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), or the Postal Inspection Service of the United States Postal Service, or other federal agencies.
The investigating agency then sends its report to the appropriate United States Attorney office for potential prosecution.
A mail fraud or wire fraud charge can carry severe consequences.
Usually, mail or wire fraud charges are the result of a significant and detailed investigation by the government.
The mail and wire fraud statutes are also used in conjunction with other federal charges, such as bank fraud, securities fraud, cybercrimes, RICO violations, and money laundering.
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The ideal time to retain a criminal defense attorney is at the beginning of any investigation, but it is particularly important to retain counsel if you have been contacted by the FBI or another law enforcement agency, either in the United States or abroad.
The sooner we have an opportunity to discuss your rights, potential defenses and case strategies, the better the chances of a favorable outcome, including the possibility that you are never charged.
If your case has been referred to a U.S. Attorney’s Office, you should contact Tim Anderson Law or another experienced federal criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. The earlier we are brought in and can advocate on your behalf, the better your chances of achieving a favorable outcome.
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In the end, our strategy is simple: Tim Anderson Law puts our clients first and works doggedly on their behalf. Of course, no attorney can ever promise a certain result, but it has been our experience that our work ethic, skill, diligence, and compassion all contribute to maximize our clients’ chances of receiving a favorable outcome.
The sooner we have an opportunity to discuss your rights, potential defenses and case strategies, the better the chances of a favorable outcome, including the possibility that you are never charged.
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