Federal Bank Fraud Defense Lawyer
Federal bank fraud cases under 18 U.S. Code 1344 can take many different forms, but typically, the common denominator will be a bank involved with the federal government. Large sums of money are being lost. There's usually an element of sophistication involved, which will trigger the feds' involvement.
The FBI typically investigates anything involving banks and banks losing money, such as federal bank robberies. That triggers a federal investigation, but it's really under their umbrella because most banks are federally insured.
So, anybody doing any fraudulent or fishy activities that impact a bank, you can expect that the federal government will at least look into it. A lot of times, if it's small enough, they'll pass it over to the state authority with jurisdiction over it. But, if it's significant and involves a bank robbery, the feds will typically get involved in these cases.
Bank Fraud usually is something where a bank is losing money. The government has to pay for that loss. Suppose people are taking advantage of a bank in some form or another. In that case, you can expect that the federal authorities will become involved, and typically, what I do is get you in.
We review the whole story related to what you know about the bank fraud issue. Then we decide whether it's something that we're going to negotiate a plea with or whether it's something we're going to fight because the federal government doesn't have the evidence necessary to prove the case against you.
Developing a Solid Defense Strategy
They often only have part of the story, and getting your version of events across can assist you in several ways depending on the circumstances of the bank fraud allegation. Sometimes, they don't have the whole story. Sometimes, somebody else might be involved.
As your attorney, I will be your trusted guide through the complex legal process, ensuring your rights are protected and developing a defense strategy tailored to your case. We will start by discussing everything you know about the bank fraud issue and then decide whether to negotiate a plea or fight the case based on the evidence the federal government has against you.
The second puzzle piece is understanding the government's investigation. What evidence do they have? Is there wiretap evidence? Is there videotape evidence? Is there surveillance that's been done? Are there witnesses involved? The government could have many different pieces of evidence in a federal bank fraud case. Understanding these pieces is crucial for your defense strategy.
Once your story is discussed with your attorney, once the other side's information is provided — your attorney goes over it, you go over it — and then you both sit down and talk about it. This is the time to make some hard decisions on exactly how to direct the defense of a federal bank fraud case. These decisions could include whether to accept a plea deal, whether to challenge certain evidence, or whether to call certain witnesses. Your informed decisions will shape the course of your case.
Make the decisions that are right for you, get you in the best possible position to avoid a lengthy federal sentence, get out of the federal criminal justice system as fast as possible, and end up with a result that you can live with based on the circumstances and facts surrounding your federal bank fraud case. We aim to help you achieve a result you can accept and move forward from, providing you with hope and a sense of control over your future.
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