Mail Fraud Defense in San Diego, CA
San Diego Criminal Defense Lawyer
Mail fraud is one of the most serious forms of theft crimes for which a person may face criminal charges. Closely related to wire fraud, mail fraud involves the use of the postal system or the mail to defraud or attempt to defraud others. Any type of scheme may be related to mail fraud, including credit card fraud, work-at-home schemes, medical drug fraud, bank fraud, and much more. Wire fraud involves the use of any interstate wire (telephone, radio, TV, internet) to commit fraud. Whether you've been accused of mail fraud or wire fraud, you can be guaranteed that your future is at stake.
Because mail fraud often involves interstate offenses, this may be charged as a federal crime. If this is the case and a federally insured bank or financial institution was affected or was the intended target of the scheme, the defendant may face up to 30 years in prison and up to $1 million in fines. All other forms of mail fraud may be punishable by imprisonment and a fine of up to $250,000.
Mail Fraud
Mail fraud involves a number of particular factors:
- Planning to commit fraud
- Creating a scheme for the purpose of defrauding others
- Mailing or having someone else mail particular items
- These items were meant to defraud others
Whether or not the scheme was successful is not an issue in mail fraud cases. The charges are based upon the alleged offender's use of the mail in an attempt to defraud another.
Consult a San Diego Mail Fraud Attorney
Although the prosecution may have physical evidence (the item or items that were mailed) it can be difficult to prove intent. This is one of many areas in which your criminal defense lawyer should apply pressure and work to expose doubt of your guilt.
Contact Superior Law Center today about fighting your San Diego mail fraud charges.