Mail Fraud Crime
– by Tampa Criminal Defense Attorney, Daniel J. Fernandez
If you have been arrested for a Mail Fraud Crime, the experienced Tampa criminal defense attorneys at Fernandez & aggressively represent clients who have been arrested in the Tampa Bay Area, including Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Polk County, Manatee County, Sarasota County, Pasco County, Hernando County, throughout the State of Florida and the United States.
Mail Fraud Crime
18 U.S.C. § 1341 provides that:
Whoever, having devised or intending to devise any scheme or artifice to defraud, or for obtaining money or property by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises, or to sell, dispose of, loan, exchange, alter, give away, distribute, supply, or furnish or procure for unlawful use any counterfeit or spurious coin, obligation, security, or other article, or anything represented to be or intimated or held out to be such counterfeit or spurious article, for the purpose of executing such scheme or artifice or attempting so to do, places in any post office or authorized depository for mail matter, any matter or thing whatever to be sent or delivered by the Postal Service, or deposits or causes to be deposited any matter or thing whatever to be sent or delivered by any private or commercial interstate carrier, or takes or receives therefrom, any such matter or thing, or knowingly causes to be delivered by mail or such carrier according to the direction thereon, or at the place at which it is directed to be delivered by the person to whom it is addressed, any such matter or thing, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both. If the violation occurs in relation to, or involving any benefit authorized, transported, transmitted, transferred, disbursed, or paid in connection with, a Presidential declared major disaster or emergency, or affects a financial institution, such person shall be fined not more than $1,000,000 or imprisoned not more than 30 years, or both.
There are three elements to Mail fraud:
- Intent;
- A “scheme or artifice to defraud” or the obtaining of property by fraud; and,
- A mail communication.
Although these charges are not violent crimes, they are prosecuted very seriously. A Mail Fraud Crime conviction may result in jail time and make it difficult to obtain gainful employment and certain professional licenses.
Why should I contact a Mail Fraud Criminal Defense Attorney?
If you have been arrested for a Mail Fraud Crime it is important to speak with an experienced criminal defense lawyer. The criminal defense attorneys at Fernandez & work diligently to uncover errors made by law enforcement officers. The criminal defense attorneys at Fernandez & are experienced.
Why Fernandez & ?
At Fernandez & , the criminal defense attorneys are familiar with the complicated laws governing Mail Fraud Crimes. Our attorneys have established a successful track record of results in obtaining reasonable resolutions for Mail Fraud Crime charges and sentences for defendants convicted of serious Mail Fraud offenses.
If you have been charged with a federal Mail Fraud Crime Fernandez & can assist you. Criminal defense attorney Daniel J. Fernandez can help guide you through the process. Our firm has represented clients in numerous federal Mail Fraud Crime cases. Many of these cases have resulted in dismissed or reduced charges or downward departure sentences.
Defending Mail Fraud Crime can be complex. Often, law enforcement officers obtain evidence illegally (computers, tablets, cellphones, statements, recordings, etc.).
If you have been arrested for a Mail Fraud Crime, the criminal defense attorneys at Fernandez & may be able to help you find a solution that does not involve heavy fines or jail time and avoids a conviction. Some options are:
- Plea – Minimal probation or other plea deals may suit certain clients who wish to resolve the case without the risk of a trial that could include jail time; and
- Trial – Many clients are not guilty of the charges that are brought against them and may prevail at trial.
Mail Fraud cases are complex and require an attorney with trial experience who is familiar with pre-trial motion practices. The criminal defense attorneys at Fernandez & represent individuals charged with a wide variety of offenses.
Tampa Criminal Defense Attorney Daniel J. Fernandez
Attorney Daniel J. Fernandez of Fernandez of Fernandez & provides legal representation for individuals in criminal cases. Our Tampa criminal defense attorneys welcome the opportunity to interview with you. Our Tampa Attorneys Daniel Fernandez and Martin are bilingual.
If you have been charged with a federal Mail Fraud offense call Tampa criminal Defense lawyer Daniel J. Fernandez of Fernandez & for a free consultation now. We recommend also reading his reviews on Google Reviews, Avvo and Yelp.
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