Many business owners, executives, and professionals don’t realize the full scope of what’s happening until their reputation, assets, and future are already at risk.
That’s exactly why who you hire matters so much.
Many business owners, executives, and professionals don’t realize the full scope of what’s happening until their reputation, assets, and future are already at risk.
That’s exactly why who you hire matters so much.
Mayersohn Law Group brings board-level experience with the Center for International Financial Crimes Studies directly to fraud defense. We understand how these investigations develop, how the government assembles its evidence, and where the defense opportunities lie.
Fraud charges, or even the suspicion of them, can disrupt every part of your life before a single verdict is reached.
You may be dealing with:
Florida Statute 817 covers a wide range of fraudulent conduct including obtaining property by fraud, organized scheme to defraud, exploitation of the elderly, fraudulent use of credit cards, and insurance fraud. State fraud charges range from misdemeanors to first-degree felonies depending on the amount involved and the nature of the conduct.
Wire fraud (18 USC 1343) and mail fraud (18 USC 1341) are among the most broadly charged federal fraud statutes. Virtually any fraud involving email, phone calls, or mailed documents can give rise to federal charges, and each use of wire or mail in furtherance of the scheme can be charged as a separate count, dramatically increasing exposure.
At Mayersohn Law Group, we defend clients facing complex fraud allegations with the level of preparation, discretion, and strategic analysis these cases demand.
Fraud prosecutions often involve highly technical financial evidence, forensic accounting, electronic records, regulatory investigations, and allegations spanning months or years of conduct.
Successfully defending these matters requires more than courtroom advocacy, it requires understanding how to dismantle the government’s theory of the case piece by piece.
Our team addresses both the criminal charges and the forfeiture proceedings simultaneously, so nothing falls through the cracks while you’re focused on what comes next.
Early intervention and experienced representation can be critical in protecting both your legal position and your future.
If you have been contacted by investigators, received a subpoena, or believe you may be under investigation for fraud or another white collar offense, contact Mayersohn Law Group today to schedule a confidential case review.
State fraud charges under Florida Statute 817 are prosecuted by the State Attorney’s Office in Florida courts. Federal charges such as wire fraud, mail fraud, healthcare fraud, and securities fraud are prosecuted by the US Attorney’s Office in federal court. Federal cases typically involve greater resources, harsher sentencing guidelines, and higher conviction rates. Many fraud cases involve both state and federal exposure simultaneously.
Yes. Prosecutors may pursue fraud allegations based on participation in an alleged scheme, conspiracy charges, or claims involving intent, even if a person did not directly receive financial benefit.
The prosecution must prove specific intent, that you knowingly made false representations with the intent to defraud. This is the element that defense attorneys most frequently and successfully contest. Evidence of good faith, reliance on advisors, industry practice, and the absence of personal benefit are all potentially powerful defense tools.
Fraud investigations may involve the FBI, IRS-Criminal Investigation, SEC, Department of Justice, Homeland Security Investigations, Office of Inspector General, or state law enforcement and regulatory agencies, sometimes several at once.
Yes. Many fraud investigations involve allegations spanning months or years, and prosecutors may continue investigating long before formal charges are filed. Statutes of limitations vary by offense and jurisdiction, and some federal fraud charges carry extended limitation periods.
Yes, through successful pretrial motions, demonstrating lack of specific intent, challenging the sufficiency of the evidence, or negotiation. The specific options depend entirely on the facts of your case. Contact us to evaluate your situation.
The government has authority to pursue civil and criminal forfeiture of assets alleged to be proceeds of or connected to the fraud, sometimes before charges are even filed. Protecting assets requires immediate legal action. Our attorneys address forfeiture as a parallel proceeding alongside your criminal defense.
Federal sentencing guidelines allow prosecutors to seek accountability for conduct extending beyond the specific allegations formally charged in the indictment. In practice, this means defendants may face sentencing exposure tied to broader allegations or related transactions prosecutors claim were part of the same overall scheme, even when those allegations were never separately charged or proven at trial. Understanding this risk early is critical to making informed decisions about your case.
