Provo Fraud Crime Defense Attorney
Fighting Fraud Crime Charges
There are numerous types of fraud, some of which are federal offenses, particularly those that involve financial institutions or the use of mail, internet or other communication service. Many involve some form of business transaction, such as wire fraud or identity theft. Although they do not include any force or violence, because of the deception involved in committing the crime, they are heavily prosecuted by law enforcement. Depending on the severity of the fraud offense, they can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. Often the crime crosses state lines, such as in internet fraud, which involves interstate laws and will almost always lead to a federal charge.
If you or a loved one is facing a fraud crime charge, be it federal or state, contacting a skilled Provo criminal defense lawyer to assist you in fighting these charges is crucial to your defense. Such crimes are often extensively investigated by law enforcement for some time prior to an arrest or charges being filed. In order to examine any evidence collected against you, a well-trained criminal defense lawyer with experience in this type of crime is essential in the defense of your case. Our office has successfully defended numerous clients on fraud crime charges which include the following crimes:
- Bribery
- Wire Fraud
- Bank Fraud
- Government Fraud
- Counterfeiting
- Political Corruption
- Embezzlement
- Credit Card Fraud
- Identity Theft
- Pyramid Schemes
- Theft
Fraud Defense Lawyer in Provo
Fraud charges can possibly bring in investigation from federal authorities, such as the FBI. Penalties for a conviction are severe, ranging from thousands of dollars in fines, restitution and up to 30 years in federal prison for certain offenses. Your freedom is at stake. With the help of the Zabriskie Law Firm, you can count on us to provide you with the personal attention and years of experience you will need to present a strong defense on your behalf. We have over 50 years of combined experience, with over 400 successful jury trials. Our firm has the resources you need at a difficult time and will pursue every possible avenue to provide you with the aggressive defense required.
Contact a Provo Fraud Crimes Defense Attorney
at once if you have been arrested or are under investigation for a federal crime.