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Wire fraud is a legal concept that punishes people who have communicated electronically about fraudulent activities they planned to commit prior to actually committing the crime. In today’s world, it is very easy for people to commit wire fraud, which is punishable as a separate criminal offense. For example, if two people planned to commit bank fraud and they communicated about their intentions via email before committing the crime, they could be charged with both bank fraud and wire fraud. This means that they would be facing charges for two different, yet related, offenses.
According to the 18 U.S.C. 1343 (US law): "Whoever, having devised or intending to devise any scheme or artifice to defraud, or for obtaining money or property by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises, transmits or causes to be transmitted by means of wire, radio, or television communication in interstate or foreign commerce, any writings, signs, signals, pictures, or sounds for the purpose of executing such scheme or artifice, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both. If the violation affects a financial institution, such person shall be fined not more than $1,000,000 or imprisoned not more than 30 years, or both."
Obtaining a Florida Wire Fraud Attorney
Once a person has been charged with wire fraud, it is imperative that he/she speak with a qualified Florida theft crimes defense attorney who has handled numerous other fraud related cases. Without assistance from a skilled litigator, people stand next to no chance of successfully contesting their criminal charges in the Florida courts. By working with an experienced wire fraud defense attorney, people can rest assured that they will receive the guidance, aggressive representation, and compassion they need to fight their wire fraud charges.
Hager & Schwartz, P.A.
Miami-Dade Wire Fraud Attorneys
If you have been charged with wire fraud, do not hesitate to contact the reputable theft crime defense attorneys at Hager & Schwartz, P.A. At Hager & Schwartz, we understand the fear and uncertainty our clients feel when they are facing the Florida legal system. That is why we offer each of our theft crime clients the compassionate representation they need to feel comfortable throughout every face of the legal process.
If you have been charged with wire fraud in Miami-Dade or a surrounding area, call our reputable theft crime defense attorneys at 1-866-850-7575 or contact us via E-Mail today!
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