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Miami Wire Fraud Lawyer

Wire and bank fraud are non-violent white-collar crimes. These offenses are typically charged as a part of an indictment involving a central conspiracy charge and numerous other crimes that are individual acts within the conspiracy.

Even if you have not been charged and you are under investigation, you need the assistance of an experienced South Florida white-collar attorney.

At Kirlew Law Firm, we have the experience, expertise, and resources necessary to defend clients against wire and bank fraud charges at the state or federal level. Being a Miami white-collar law firm that understands the nuances of these fraud cases makes us an excellent choice when facing accusations of fraud-related criminal offenses.

You must consult a qualified, dedicated white-collar attorney to discuss your options if you are under investigation or have been arrested for wire or bank fraud. Call us today at 305-521-0484 to take that first step toward your freedom.

Working with us means that our legal team will investigate your case thoroughly. We will ensure that your rights were not violated during the police investigation. We would fight to reduce or clear your criminal charges if you were unaware you were breaking the law.

At the Kirlew Law Firm, we understand the severity of wire and bank fraud charges and can create a tailor-made defense to secure a favorable outcome in your case.

What is Wire Fraud?

Wire fraud occurs when someone uses technology to obtain money illegally. The technology can be a phone, fax, computer, internet, bank account numbers, or credit cards. This can be a type of bank fraud, but there are other types of wire fraud. Federal charges can be brought against these crimes because they usually involve the transmission of communication across state lines.

Wire fraud crimes are identical to mail fraud using the U.S. Postal Service; they are committed through technology such as wire, email, television, radio, the Internet, fax machine, or telephone.

The perpetrators of these offenses are usually individuals acting alone, but businesses or criminal organizations can also orchestrate them. For example, telemarketing or email scams can be a form of wire fraud.

Wire fraud and other crimes of this nature can carry severe penalties and result in the forfeiture of property. If you have been arrested for wire fraud in Miami or are being investigated, you need an experienced white-collar attorney to protect your rights.

What is Bank Fraud?

Unlawfully obtaining money or assets from a financial institution constitutes bank fraud. When someone uses the phone, internet, mail, or fax to unlawfully get this money, the charges because a federal offense because they affect interstate commerce.

A variety of different tactics can be used to perpetrate bank fraud. The most common are credit card fraud, check kiting, embezzlement, identity theft, money laundering, creating synthetic identities, fraudulent loan documents, falsifying information, prevent fraud, phishing, bank wire transfer fraud, and accounting fraud.

Penalties for Wire or Bank Fraud in South Florida

Wire and bank fraud penalties in Miami may vary depending on the type and extent of fraud committed, your criminal history, and other factors. It is important to note that federal crimes are punished more severely than state crimes.

You may receive fines, restitution, probation, and mandatory imprisonment time as your punishment.

For example, committing mail fraud may result in up to a couple hundred thousand dollars in fines (or even millions), depending on the nature of the offense. There is the potential for a few years behind bars or a sentence of up to thirty years.

Act Quickly to Defend Your Rights — Contact the Kirlew Law Firm NOW!

Wire and bank fraud defense can be highly complex. It requires extensive knowledge of federal court proceedings and experience representing individuals or organizations charged with this serious white-collar crime.

Our team at the Kirlew Law Firm will work closely with you to build a strong defense strategy for your case. Our mission is to protect your rights and secure a favorable outcome so your life can get back on track. Call (305) 521-0484 or contact us online for a free case evaluation.

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Money Laundering and Racketeering (RICO)
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Contact a Miami White Collar Criminal Attorney today!

If you are being investigated for a White Collar crime at the state or federal level (or both), the sooner you get a qualified attorney on your side to protect your rights, the better. Brian Kirlew, Esq. is experienced and skilled at handling these complex and sensitive matters, and is here to represent you in court. Our criminal defense attorneys in Miami are proud to offer you a free phone consultation to ensure that we can best serve you. Contact us immediately to get started.

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