Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes

Does Federal Mail or Wire Fraud Require Financial Loss?

Federal mail and wire fraud charges require a scheme directed at obtaining money or traditional property. But the government does not necessarily have to prove that the alleged victim ultimately suffered a net economic loss.

Federal Mail and Wire Fraud Statute of Limitations

The federal statute of limitations for most mail and wire fraud charges is five years. But determining whether an indictment is timely requires more than identifying when the alleged scheme began or when the defendant first received money.

Good Faith and Intent to Repay in Federal Fraud Cases

Good faith can defeat a federal fraud charge because a person who acts honestly does not possess the required intent to defraud. But an intention to repay money later does not automatically establish good faith when...