Are you or someone you know facing federal bank fraud charges? Being accused of such a crime requires a seasoned criminal defense attorney to fight for you. Because bank fraud charges are so serious and complex, our white collar attorneys work to provide you with a unique defense strategy. To speak with a South Florida federal bank fraud lawyer about your case, call Rossen Law Firm today.
What is a Federal Bank Fraud Crime?
Bank fraud is illegally obtaining money, assets, or property owned by a financial institution. It can also be pretending to be a bank or another financial institution and obtaining money from depositors. It is a serious offense on Florida State and the Federal level.
Legally speaking, Florida Statute 655.0322 states that any person who knowingly executes or attempts to execute a scheme to defraud a financial institution, affiliate, or service corporation, or any other entity authorized by law to extend credit, obtain money, funds, credits, assets, securities, or other property owned by or under control of a financial institution commits a felony in the first degree.
CONSEQUENCES OF FEDERAL BANK FRAUD IN FORT LAUDERDALE
Bank Fraud is a very serious crime. If you’re convicted of a federal bank fraud crime, the federal penalties can alter the rest of your life. Another part of why this crime is so tough, is that even if you attempt to commit it, you can still be charged and penalized.
Under 18 U.S. Code § 1344 , whoever knowingly executes or even attempts to commit Bank Fraud faces a maximum federal prison sentence of 30 years, and fines that can reach as high as $1,000,000.
FEDERAL BANK FRAUD ATTORNEY IN SOUTH FLORIDA
Our federal criminal defense attorneys have represented individuals facing Federal bank fraud allegations and charges in Fort Lauderdale. When facing such a serious crime it is important to find an attorney that you can trust. Our attorneys work closely with you so that you are never left in the dark about your case. We work to protect your reputation and freedom.
Federal Bank Fraud Defense Strategies
- Lack of intent: In order to be found guilty, the prosecution team must prove that the defendant knowingly executed or attempted to scheme or defraud a financial institution, by introducing evidence that shows you had no intent to defraud you can avoid liability.
- Done under threat of harm: Another way you can not be held liable for a bank fraud crime is if someone threatens harm to you or your family unless you commit the bank fraud crime on their behalf.
- Error: Finally, the most common defense strategy to avoid liability for a bank fraud crime is by asserting that any misrepresentative information at issue was not actual material to the bank and was not criminal. Meaning, if you misrepresent your address on a loan proposal, for example, then that information is likely to be considered immaterial.
Free Federal Bank Fraud Defense Strategy Session
We are devoted to federal bank fraud defense and work to provide you with the best possible defense strategy. We have worked as both former prosecutors and public defenders and have handled cases on both sides of the court system.
Our South Florida federal bank fraud lawyers know how to fight for you to get the best possible result. You deserve only the best when you’re facing criminal charges.
We offer FREE strategy sessions, so you know how we’ll work to get the best possible result on your case for you. We leave no stone unturned, no question unanswered. Schedule a strategy session today. Give us a call today to schedule a free consultation.
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