White Collar and Government
Investigations Attorneys
205-502-2000
White Collar and Government Investigations Attorneys
White Collar and Government Investigations Attorneys
Mail fraud and wire fraud are serious federal criminal offenses that prosecutors often apply to a wide range of illegal activities.
Mail fraud occurs when someone uses the U.S. Postal Service or any private mail carrier to further a scheme to defraud another person of money, assets, or property. Even mailing documents or checks connected to the crime can trigger a mail-fraud charge.
Wire fraud involves using interstate electronic communications—such as emails, phone calls, or wire transfers—to carry out a criminal plan. Prosecutors often add wire-fraud charges to other federal crimes, including bribery, mortgage fraud, or investment scams.
Bribery + Mail Fraud: accepting bribe money through U.S. mail.
Mortgage Fraud + Wire Fraud: making interstate phone calls or online transfers while running a mortgage scheme.
Because these charges are so broad, mail and wire fraud are among the most frequently filed federal indictments in the United States. Inside federal prosecutors’ offices, a well-known saying goes: “When in doubt, charge Mail Fraud.” But for defendants, these accusations are no joke—they carry heavy fines and long prison sentences.
The mail and wire fraud attorneys at Boles Holmes White, LLC have decades of federal-court experience. Their defense team provides aggressive representation for individuals under investigation or already charged with federal wire or mail fraud.
If you or a loved one face these allegations, contact the Alabama-based defense firm Boles Holmes White, LLC today at 205-502-2000 to schedule a confidential consultation.