Federal Fraud and Financial Crimes
Federal fraud and financial crime charges carry severe consequences, including lengthy prison sentences, substantial fines, and significant professional repercussions. Just being investigated for federal fraud or financial crime can ruin a person’s professional reputation. If you're under investigation or facing federal fraud charges, you need immediate assistance from an experienced Charleston federal criminal defense lawyer.
At The Law Offices of Nathan S. Williams, Attorney Nathan Williams leverages his extensive background—over 14 years as a federal prosecutor and serving as Criminal Chief at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in South Carolina—to aggressively defend clients facing complex federal fraud and financial crime allegations.
Common Types of Federal Fraud and Financial Crimes
Federal authorities, including the FBI, IRS, SEC, and DOJ, aggressively prosecute federal financial crimes. This is often because the offenses occur across several states or because there are federal criminal statutes that apply better than state statutes. Common federal fraud and financial crime statutes are:
Wire Fraud & Mail Fraud (18 U.S.C. §§ 1341, 1343): Schemes involving electronic communications or postal services to defraud.
Bank Fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1344): Deceptively obtaining money or assets from financial institutions.
Securities Fraud (15 U.S.C. § 78j(b)): Insider trading, Ponzi schemes, investment fraud.
Money Laundering (18 U.S.C. §§ 1956, 1957): Concealing the origins of illicitly obtained funds.
Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion (26 U.S.C. § 7201): Intentional underreporting or nonpayment of taxes.
Healthcare Fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1347): Fraudulent claims and kickback schemes involving Medicare or Medicaid.
Potential Consequences of Federal Fraud Convictions
Federal fraud sentences are often primarily determined by the amount of money involved. The money involved, or “loss amount,” is a significant factor in the advisory sentencing guidelines range. Although courts can vary in the advisory guidelines range, they are reliable starting points for an expected sentence. Accordingly, a federal fraud conviction can result in:
Significant prison terms (up to 30 years for certain fraud offenses).
Steep financial penalties (fines, restitution, asset forfeiture).
Loss of professional licenses and employment.
Damage to personal reputation and creditworthiness.
Federal probation or supervised release following imprisonment.
Defense Strategies in Federal Fraud & Financial Crimes
Attorney Nathan Williams employs robust defense strategies explicitly tailored to your situation, including:
✅ Insufficient Evidence & Lack of Intent: Challenging the prosecution’s ability to prove intent or wrongdoing.
✅ Questioning the Legality of Evidence: Filing motions to suppress evidence obtained through illegal searches or surveillance.
✅ Financial & Forensic Experts: Engaging forensic accountants and investigators to scrutinize the prosecution's financial evidence.
✅ Entrapment & Government Misconduct: Exposing unfair or improper investigative practices by federal agents.
✅ Negotiating Favorable Outcomes: Aggressively negotiating with prosecutors for charge reduction, plea bargains, or dismissal.
Why Choose Nathan Williams for Federal Fraud Defense in Charleston?
Attorney Nathan Williams offers unmatched experience, including:
Over 100 federal jury trials.
Former Criminal Chief at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in South Carolina, providing insider knowledge of prosecutorial tactics.
Strategic, aggressive representation with personalized attention to each client.
Learn more about Nathan Williams’ federal trial and prosecution experience here.
Under Investigation or Charged with Federal Fraud? Contact Us Immediately.
Early intervention can significantly improve the outcome of your federal fraud or financial crimes case.
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