Mistakes Are Not Crimes
Fraud Charges Require an Intent to Deceive
Fraud and other white collar crimes are among the most intricate and complex criminal charges possible. Investigating the evidence of fraud requires time, energy and resources. Often, what may appear to a prosecutor to be a fraud is no more than a simple mistake or misunderstanding.
Typically, fraud cases involve a large amount of documents and financial records, and the stories those documents tell can vary from storyteller to storyteller. That is where our experience makes a decisive difference. We hold the government to the strictest standards of proof, and often use the same exhibits to establish a client's innocence that the prosecutor has argued supported a finding of guilt.
There is No Crime If There is No Criminal Intent
The Law Offices of James W. Spertus has extensive experience successfully defending clients against federal and state fraud charges. Our attorneys have experience breaking down document-intensive cases to thoroughly review the evidence. Often in fraud cases, we focus a defense strategy on the intent necessary to commit a crime. If the prosecutor cannot prove criminal intent to commit fraud, the jury will be instructed by the court to find you not guilty of the crime charged.
If you have been charged with fraud, or have become involved in an investigation of a white collar crime, get a knowledgeable legal defense team immediately.
Contact our offices to discuss your case with one of our attorneys. We will provide you with a free consultation and clearly explain your legal options and what to expect as your case progresses through the system.
“We promise to be completely candid with you about your case. We know that you are expecting us to fight for your future. We prepare every federal or state fraud case to win in court, and we will keep you fully advised about every option and decision.” — James W. Spertus
We have experience handling all fraud and white collar crime cases, including:
- Mail and wire fraud
- Money laundering
- Mortgage and bank loan fraud
- Internet and intellectual property crimes
- Bribery, solicitation of bribery
- Identity theft
- Embezzlement
- Securities fraud and SEC violations
Learn more at our Criminal Law Information Center and FAQ page.
Post Conviction Work, Appeals and Grand Jury Investigations
In addition to criminal defense, we also represent clients who have lost property in asset forfeiture cases or who have been named as a target, subject or witness in a grand jury investigation. We also handle criminal appeals in all California and federal court jurisdictions.
Contact us today. We are 100% focused on achieving extraordinary results.
