Georgia Federal Fraud Lawyers

The Atlanta federal fraud and theft lawyers of Conaway, Strickler, & Margolis, P.C., build a criminal defense by confronting one of the key elements of a federal fraud case—intent.

Georgia federal fraud cases stand or fall based on the proof of intent to deceive or defraud another. While the prosecution must prove that an act of criminal conduct occurred, if the government cannot prove the intent to cheat or defraud and cannot prove the intent to cause loss or garner benefit, the case collapses.

Federal White Collar Crimes

Like white collar crime at the state level, federal white collar crimes are a collection of criminal activities that center on fraud and theft, particularly when committed by those in a position of power or trust. Here are some examples of the types of conduct that are investigated and prosecuted as federal white collar crimes.

Commission of fraud through the use of computer, television, or radio
False credit applications
Defrauding the United States through the use of false papers or documents
Concealing assets during a bankruptcy
Claiming postal loss or pension assets through fraud

Bank and Account Deposit Fraud

Bank accounts are protected by the FDIC, so attempts to commit bank fraud or deposit fraud are of interest to the federal government. Bank account and deposit fraud cases are based on long investigations by the FBI, Treasury Department and the IRS. Since this process is lengthy, obtaining the services of an experienced federal fraud and theft attorney early in the process is critical.

Securities and commodities fraud
Hedge fund fraud

Money Laundering

Money laundering is the act of funneling illicit gains through businesses in order to claim those proceeds as legitimate profit. A myriad of federal authorities investigate claims of money laundering, spearheaded by the FBI. As a result of the efforts to end illegal trade in this country, and as a part of the struggle against international terrorism, money laundering crimes are vigorously investigated and prosecuted. The Atlanta federal fraud attorneys and Georgia federal theft crimes lawyers at Conaway, Strickler, & Margolis, P.C., have the experience to defend the rights of clients under investigation for charges of money laundering.

Public Corruption

The FBI and other federal authorities also investigate cases of public corruption. Federal white collar crimes such as public corruption are based on detailed long-term investigation by federal authorities. As in other Georgia federal fraud and theft cases, the advice of a skilled federal fraud and theft attorney can potentially mitigate the impact of public corruption investigation and preserve a public servant’s legacy.