Wire Fraud Attorneys in Orange County
Whenever someone finds themselves in trouble with the law it is always best to seek the legal advice of a qualified lawyer. Under federal law if someone knowingly schemes to defraud someone else by using sounds, writings, pictures, signals or signs by means of television, internet, radio or any other interstate wire communications for monetary gain or property, it is known as the federal offense of wire fraud. Wire fraud is a form of government fraud and may involve other individuals, including organized crime. If a person is convicted of wire fraud under federal law they may be sentenced to the following penalties:
Orange County Wire Fraud: Federal Penalties
- 20 to 30 Year Minimum Federal Prison Sentence
- $1,000,000 Fine
- Community Service
- Probation
- Parole
- Lifetime Mark on Criminal Record
In order to be found guilty of the crime of wire fraud a person must have (1) knowingly and willfully devised a scheme to defraud a person, business or other entity in order to obtain money or property by means of false pretenses, representations or promises. The person must also have (2) knowingly sent communication via wire transmission in interstate commerce with the purpose of defrauding. The actual scheme need not be completed. As long as government officials can prove that the scheme to defraud was devised and would have taken place, a person may be convicted.
Orange County Government Fraud Lawyers
At Coffey & Coffey our Orange County wire fraud attorneys are ready to get started immediately in defending your legal rights if you are under investigation for the crime of wire fraud. As professionals we will conduct our own investigation in an attempt to gather evidence, witness testimony and other critical information that can be very valuable to your case. Anytime someone must face a judge it can be a very upsetting and confusing experience, however with an a Orange County wire fraud attorney with skill, you can feel secure in knowing that you are being fully protected in a court of law.
Please contact an Orange County wire fraud lawyer at Coffey & Coffey to schedule a free case consultation. We provide legal guidance, advice and representation to anyone accused of wire fraud, bank fraud or any other theft crime in Fullerton, Laguna Nigel, Santa Ana, Westminster and Newport Beach.
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