Montgomery County, PA Mail Fraud Attorney
Mail fraud is a federal criminal charge that alleges that the defendant used the United States Postal Service or other interstate mail carriers to defraud others. Wire fraud is similar except that the charge involves the use of an electronic or line-based communication system such as e-mail, the Internet, telephone or fax machine. Because these are serious charges with significant consequences, it is important to have legal representation with experience in federal court.
Philadelphia lawyer William Spade defends clients charged with wire and mail fraud. He was a prosecutor and law clerk before opening his own criminal defense practice in 2004. His experience and his academic achievements as a graduate of a top five law school provide him with the abilities needed to develop strong defense strategies for clients.
Both mail and wire fraud charges have been used to convert state criminal charges to federal cases. In both instances, the prosecution must prove that the defendant not only used the mail or electronic communication systems, but that he or she had devised a scheme to commit fraud. Of course, this is an oversimplification of a complex body of law, making it critical to have experienced advice and counsel.
Examples of criminal activity that could be charged under mail and wire fraud laws include:
- Bank fraud
- Mortgage fraud
- Embezzlement
- Identity theft
- Credit card theft
- Securities fraud
- Pension fraud
- Telemarketing fraud
Spade researches each case thoroughly, determining whether law enforcement personnel acted in accordance with laws designed to protect citizens' rights. He ensures that the state charged his clients properly and at the correct level. He draws upon a highly experienced team of investigators, forensic accountants and other specialists who help verify the evidence assembled by the prosecution. The state makes mistakes in many cases of wire and mail fraud; Spade is well-positioned to identify errors and use his findings to fight the charges against his clients.
Contact a Philadelphia attorney for mail and wire fraud. Call lawyer William Spade at 866-570-4171, toll free.
