Mail Fraud Charges & Penalties
Mail fraud is a federal crime that carries severe penalties if you are found guilty and convicted. An individual commits mail fraud when he or she uses the U.S. Postal Service or an interstate carrier to conduct illegal activity, such as unlawfully obtaining money or property or running scams. Because this is a federal charge, federal prosecutors are appointed to the case instead of state level prosecutors. It is therefore important to seek legal counsel immediately after you have been charged to begin preparing your defense. A criminal defense lawyer will protect your rights under the law and fight to defend your case.
Types of Fraud
Mail fraud is often accompanied by other charges related to the illegal activity being pursued. Some of the most common types of fraud charged along with mail fraud include:
- Credit card fraud
- Healthcare fraud
- Insurance fraud
- Mortgage fraud
- Securities fraud
- Tax fraud
Another common charge included with mail fraud is identity theft. In any of the above forms of fraud, the offender may send out false documents or advertisements to entice people to disclose their personal information. The fraudulent individual then uses that information to steal a person’s identity and / or obtain credit, money, or property. All of these acts are illegal and are heavily prosecuted.
Contact Us
If you have been charged with mail fraud, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney to assist you with your case. A criminal lawyer will fight aggressively to defend you against the prosecution and will scrutinize all of the evidence brought against you. Especially if there is evidence to support your conviction, your best defense is a good lawyer who will fight for you throughout your case.
To learn more about how you can obtain sound legal advice and assistance to help you prepare your mail fraud defense for court, contact the West Palm Beach criminal attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. today at 561-353-2800.
