Gainesville Mail Fraud Defense Attorney
Florida White Collar Criminal Defense Lawyer
Every year, thousands of people throughout the U.S. are arrested for suspected mail fraud. This white collar offense is a federal crime and is punishable by a state prison or county jail sentence and fines of up to $250,000. If mail fraud is committed against a financial institution, the penalty is 30 years in state prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000.
Gainesville mail fraud defense attorney Robert G. Whittel is an experienced federal criminal defense attorney who always takes care to put his clients first by providing excellent service and one-on-one attention. This level of dedication has helped attorney Whittel win many cases - as the more you know about the circumstances surrounding a case, the better your chances are of developing an effective plan of defense.
At the Law Offices of Robert G. Whittel, we have three locations in Florida for your convenience. We have a Gainesville office, an Ocala office and a Bushnell office and handle cases throughout those cities and the surrounding areas.
Mail Fraud and Intent
Mail fraud includes credit card fraud, medical drug fraud and any other type of fraud which is committed by or using the mail. In any mail fraud or mail theft case, the intent of the accused must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Your defense lawyer can use this to your benefit in your unique case. Although physical evidence is usually present in a mail fraud case, it must be proven that the defendant:
- Planned to commit fraud
- Intentionally created a scheme with the intention to defraud
- Mailed or had someone else mail fraudulent items or items which were meant to defraud
If you are facing charges of mail theft or fraud, be sure to consult a lawyer who can help assert your rights and protect your future.
Contact Gainesville mail fraud defense attorney Robert G. Whittel today!