Mail Fraud, Wire Fraud, and Bank Fraud Cases in Missouri
If you've been accused of fraud in Missouri, you may be facing state or federal charges. You'll need an attorney familiar with the forensic techniques used by prosecutors and experienced in the complexities of the law.
Common types of fraud:
• Mail Fraud
• Wire Fraud
• Bank Fraud
• Identity Theft
• Investment Fraud
• Tax Fraud
In the information age, there are new types of fraud and a whole variety of internet-related crimes. Prosecutors now use email, instant messages, and other electronically-transferred information that can be tracked in an attempt to build their case and prove you have committed fraud. It is important to have an attorney who understands this technology in order to attack and dispute the evidence against you and present your side of the facts.
Email doesn't have to be a smoking gun; our attorneys have experience in fighting serious state and federal criminal charges and are prepared to help you fight your fraud case aggressively from the very beginning.
Fraud is broadly defined as an act by which a person (or company) uses false information to elicit money or other unentitled benefits.
About Fraud
Mail fraud is any type of fraud perpetrated through the U.S. Postal Service. For example, running a pyramid scheme is considered fraud, but becomes mail fraud if it is conducted by mail. Wire fraud is any type of fraud perpetrated electronically such as by telephone or computer. Fraudulent schemes conducted through the internet, radio, or television are considered wire fraud. Bank Fraud is any type of fraud perpetrated against a bank, usually in an effort to secure money from the bank by means of false or fraudulent information. For example, a charge of bank fraud could be brought against someone who inflates their assets on a loan application.
State and Federal Fraud Charges
Because the postal service, the media, and banks are federal institutions, fraud charges may be brought at the state and/or federal level. When you're facing criminal charges in a state or federal court, it is absolutely essential for your attorney to be knowledgeable about the latest statutes and able to argue authoritatively for you in front of the judge and jury.
Richard Sindel and Travis Noble of Sindel, Sindel & Noble are licensed to practice in state courts throughout Missouri and Illinois and in federal courts across the country. Please contact us now to find out how we may be able to help with your case.
