Federal Fraud, Embezzlement & Theft Defense | Michael J. Petro, Criminal Attorney
Defending Against Federal Fraud, Embezzlement, and Theft Charges
Facing federal charges for fraud, embezzlement, or theft is a serious matter that can result in devastating consequences—financial penalties, asset forfeiture, and long-term imprisonment. If you're under investigation or have been charged, you need experienced legal representation immediately.
New Chicago Unit Investigating Healthcare Fraud Violations
A new federal investigative unit will prosecute defendants for a variety of crimes related to health care fraud in Illinois.
The Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois recently announced that the new unit will pursue many different types of alleged...
Writ of Coram Nobis – Boilerplate Rules You Need to Know
US v. Brian Wilkozek, No. 15-1537. In 2003 Brian Wilkozek pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud for his participation in a mortgage-fraud scheme. By the time the third-party lenders uncovered the scheme, all they could do was foreclose and sell the properties. They suffered losses of more than $700,000.
Writ of Coram Nobis – Boilerplate Rules You Need to Know
US v. Brian Wilkozek, No. 15-1537. In 2003 Brian Wilkozek pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud for his participation in a mortgage-fraud scheme. By the time the third-party lenders uncovered the scheme, all they could do was foreclose and sell the properties. They suffered losses of more than $700,000.
U.S.S.G. § 2B1.1 Loss Amount: Money Paid Back to Victim Before Fraud Detected NOT Counted
Before running into legal trouble, Christian Peterson, an entrepreneur doing business in Madison, Wisconsin, owned several manufacturing and realestate development firms. He misused corporate finances, frequently making unauthorized intercompany loans and occasionally using corporate funds to pay off his personal gambling debts....
U.S.S.G. § 2B1.1 Loss Amount: Money Paid Back to Victim Before Fraud Detected NOT Counted
Before running into legal trouble, Christian Peterson, an entrepreneur doing business in Madison, Wisconsin, owned several manufacturing and realestate development firms. He misused corporate finances, frequently making unauthorized intercompany loans and occasionally using corporate funds to pay off his personal gambling debts....