Criminal Defense Attorney in Miami
Organized Scheme to Defraud
A charge for involvement in an organized scheme to defraud is brought under the Florida Communications Fraud Act (Wire Fraud). It updates Florida fraud statutes for the age of technology and prohibits all types of financial fraud through any means, including the Internet as well as mail, telephone and other communications. Importantly, you can be charged even if no money or other assets changed hands, although your sentence may be increased if it does. A
Miami criminal lawyer and former Miami-Dade Cyber Crime Prosecutor from Seltzer Law, PA can represent you in negotiations with the prosecutor and in court to seek a favorable outcome for your case.
South Florida organized scheme to defraud criminal defense lawyers know that punishments vary. If property did change hands:
- In excess of $50,000 - 1 st degree felony
- In excess of $20,000 but less than $50,000 - 2 nd Degree Felony
- Less than $20,000 - 3 rd degree felony
If property did not exchange hands:
- More than $300 - 3 rd degree misdemeanor
- Less than $300 - 1 st degree misdemeanor
The state may charge each communication separately, which can lead to substantially increased sentences for long-term communications. If you a re charged with this kind of fraud, you should talk to a Fort Lauderdale fruad crime attorney right away.
Criminal Defense Lawyer Serving Miami, FL
David S. Seltzer is a Miami organized scheme to defraud criminal defense lawyer. Our firm works diligently to investigate the allegations against you and provide an effective defense on your behalf. We service our clients any time of the day or night and offer a free initial consultation.
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if you have been arrested and face criminal prosecution for taking part in an organized scheme to defraud.