New York Fraud Defense Lawyer

White Collar Criminal Defense Attorney in New York

There are countless forms of fraud, and an individual may face prosecution in either state or federal court for fraud charges. At Conaway & Strickler, P.C. our New York white collar attorneys represent clients throughout the state who have been accused of fraud or any related white collar crime. Our lawyers are highly experienced and have the resources necessary to properly address your legal matter - regardless of the severity of your charges.

A New York fraud defense lawyer at Conaway & Strickler, P.C. can meet with you during a free initial consultation to discuss your charges. We are experienced in dealing with all types of fraud charges in state and federal court, including: bank fraud, bankruptcy fraud, tax fraud, insurance fraud, government fraud, credit card fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, healthcare fraud, welfare fraud, employment fraud, and much more.

Defense for New York Fraud Charges

The basic definition of fraud is the crime of deliberately deceiving another person for personal gain, usually financial in nature. It is actually a form of theft, but is committed in a clandestine manner. Fraud may be referred to as "theft by deceit." New York Penal Code outlines various criminal offenses involving fraud as well as potential penalties for these. Specific charges may vary depending on the type of fraud, the offender's criminal record, the amount of money or goods involved, and the intended victim or victims.

A person facing fraud charges in New York may be at risk of facing an extensive term of imprisonment in state prison and heavy fines, along with other criminal penalties. For example, the crime of using the U.S. mail or the internet to defraud a financial institution is an offense which may be punishable by up to $1 million in fines and a prison sentence of up to 30 years. Although this is an extreme example, a person may be convicted of wire fraud or mail fraud even for an attempt to defraud a financial institution, whether or not this attempt is successful.

Protect your career, your interests and your future. Contact a New York fraud attorney at Conaway & Strickler, P.C. today.