Sentences with phrase «mail fraud law»

He got a second chance because the «honest services» mail fraud law, under which he was convicted, was deemed overly vague and unconstitutional.

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Former Senate Leader Joe Bruno, who was convicted on mail and wire fraud in 2009, won on appeal — also because of changes in federal law determined by another U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

A day later, Espada's clinic was raided by federal and state authorities and law - enforcement sources said criminal charges of mail fraud and tax evasion were expected as soon as next month.

He was sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to pay $ 280,000 in restitution, but the penalty was stayed pending a much - anticipated US Supreme Court decision involving the «honest services» section of the federal mail - fraud law under which he was tried.

Former Senate Leader Joe Bruno, who was convicted on mail and wire fraud in 2009, also won on appeal, once again, due to changes in federal law determined by another U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

Still, the judge argued there was no proof that Mr. Bharara's commentary prompted the grand jury to decide to indict Mr. Silver on charges of mail fraud, wire fraud and extortion for earning referral fees from two law firms toward whom he directed clients with business before the state.

It charges Mr. Silver with honest services mail and wire fraud, conspiracy to commit honest services mail fraud, extortion «under the color of law» — using his official position to commit extortion — and extortion conspiracy.

If you have reason to believe the identity thief may have submitted a fraudulent change - of - address to the post office or has used the U.S. mail to commit the fraud against you, contact the Postal Inspection Service, which is the law enforcement and security branch of the post office.

White collar crime is a generic term for crimes involving antitrust violations, computer / internet fraud, credit card fraud, phone / telemarketing fraud, bankruptcy fraud, health care fraud, environmental law violations, insurance fraud, mail fraud, government fraud, tax evasion, financial fraud, securities fraud, insider trading, bribery, kickbacks, counterfeiting, public corruption, money laundering, embezzlement, economic espionage, and trade secret theft, and other forms of dishonest business schemes.

Crimes such as mail fraud, money laundering, identity theft, RICO, arson, forgery, healthcare fraud, and tax invasion all violate United States federal laws and are therefore known as federal crimes.

In criminal matters, Mr. Lowell has successfully avoided charges or defended clients against a wide array of charges, including conspiracy, election law violations, bank fraud, insurance fraud, bankruptcy fraud, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations, mail and wire fraud, securities fraud, money laundering, public corruption, honest services fraud, false claims act, obstruction of justice and false information charges and violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).

Laura K. Gasiorowski, Esq., who has been practicing criminal defense law since 1994, joined the Stahl Criminal Defense Lawyers in 2005, and has concentrated her career on complex pre-trial, trial and appellate matters in a wide variety of state and federal criminal matters, including mail fraud, money laundering, gambling, narcotics violations, murder, and RICO.

However, selling in the mail, the court has held that, based on 18 U.S.C.A. S1341 (Frauds and swindles): Therein the weight of authority is that astrologers, conjurers, fakirs, magicians, mediums, and all variety of pretenders to supernatural power, and who assume to sell the same for money, are amenable to the criminal law of...

Among them: impersonating a federal agent (18 USC 912) lying to a federal agent (18 USC 1001); health care fraud (18 USC 1035 and 1347); mail fraud (18 USC 1341); wire fraud (18 USC 1343); perjury (18 USC 1623); False Claims Act (31 USC 3729 - 33); and libel and slander (common law).

Such expenses include the costs for notarizing fraud affidavits; certified mail sent to law enforcement, financial institutions and credit agencies; lost income resulting from time off work to meet with law enforcement or credit agencies; loan application fees for reapplying for a loan; and reasonable attorney fees incurred to defend lawsuits brought against the insured and to remove criminal or civil judgments.

But earlier this month, Planned Parenthood filed a federal lawsuit against the video creators, asserting the group broke several federal laws in its campaign to defame the health - care centers with mail fraud, invasion of privacy, illegal secret recording and trespassing.