Experienced Help When You Are Facing A Fraud Charge
At Wolf Criminal Law, we understand the gravity of being investigated or charged with fraud. With over 30 years of collective experience in criminal defense, our team, led by attorney Bill Wolf, is committed to defending your rights and your freedom.
Before opening Wolf Criminal Law, Bill worked for 11 years at the Cook County Public Defender’s Office. He obtained numerous acquittals and not guilty verdicts, many in complex and contentious cases. As a result, when he founded his law firm, he emphasized powerful advocacy over his own convenience. Our attorney’s approach is not about judgment or quick guilty pleas; it’s about fighting for you, because there’s too much at stake to do anything less.
Understanding Fraud Charges
Fraud charges can be complex and vary widely, but they all involve allegations of deceitful behavior for personal or financial gain. You can face fraud charges from the state of Illinois or from a federal entity, or both. Here, we break down some of the most common types of fraud charges we handle.
Wire Fraud
This charge involves any scheme to defraud that uses electronic communications. Whether it’s over the phone, through the internet or via email, wire fraud is taken seriously by prosecutors.
Mail Fraud
Similar to wire fraud, mail fraud involves sending fraudulent materials through the U.S. Postal Service or other carriers. It is a broad charge that can encompass a variety of schemes.
Bank And Securities Fraud
This includes crimes like embezzlement, mortgage fraud and manipulation of securities. These charges often involve complex financial transactions and can result in severe penalties.
Insurance Fraud
From exaggerating claims to fabricating accidents, insurance fraud is an attempt to gain undeserved compensation from insurance policies.
Other Types Of Fraud Charges
We also defend clients against charges of tax fraud, credit card fraud and more. Each type of charge has its specific requirements, but all share the underlying element of deception for gain.
The Consequences Of A Fraud Conviction
The consequences of a fraud conviction can be severe and life-altering. State-level fraud convictions can lead to as much as five years in prison and fines approaching $25,000. Federal fraud charges, which are often invoked if the alleged activities involved more than one state or violate federal laws, carry even more severe consequences. Depending on your role in the alleged scheme or other aggravating factors, you could face a sentence of 15 to 30 years in prison, and fines in the six- or seven-figure range. Beyond the legal penalties, a conviction can tarnish your reputation in your profession and your community standing.
Wolf Criminal Law’s Approach To Your Case
At our firm, every case is treated with the seriousness it deserves. Attorney Bill Wolf realizes that prosecutors may not have built their case against you on a level playing field. Because of this, he will search for any flaws in their case, as well as the use of unfair tactics such as false confessions, faulty eyewitness identification, bad forensic evidence or police misconduct in any part of your case.
Contact Us Today For A Case Consultation
If you are facing fraud charges in Chicago or anywhere in Illinois, the stakes are too high to trust your case to an inexperienced defense lawyer. Call us today at 312-444-0907 or use our online intake form to schedule your free case consultation.
From our office in downtown Chicago, we work with clients across the state of Illinois, including Cook, Will, Kane and DuPage counties.