San Diego Mail Fraud Defense Attorney

Experienced Southern California Mail Fraud Lawyer

Mail fraud and mail theft are serious charges which carry heavy penalties for those convicted. As federal offenses, mail fraud charges will be backed, investigated and prosecuted by federal law enforcement authorities and organizations. If you have been accused of mail fraud, you will need the help of an experienced mail fraud defense lawyer who is familiar with state and federal court proceedings and who can effectively assert your rights and defend your case.

San Diego mail fraud attorney James Dicks is a former police officer and public defender who has operated his own practice in Southern California since 1990. As a Certified Criminal Defense Specialist and licensed to practice in both state and federal courts, attorney James Dicks is qualified to help you with your mail fraud charges. We offer a free initial consultation to see how we can help you.

Mail Fraud Charges in California

Every year, thousands of people are arrested for suspected mail theft throughout the United States. Stealing mail and using mail as a means to defraud are both federal offenses which are harshly penalized. Mail fraud occurs when mail is used to defraud people, and can actually encompass a wide variety of crimes, all committed through or using the mail, such as credit card fraud, investment fraud, prescription drug fraud, and more. While mail fraud crimes are usually easy to prove with physical evidence, federal prosecutors still have the task of proving the intent of the defendant.

In order to be convicted of mail fraud, you must have intentionally and purposefully defrauded or attempted to defraud by means of mail. You must have planned to commit fraud and intentionally created a scheme for your personal gain. With San Diego mail fraud defense lawyer James N. Dicks at your side, you have the opportunity to get a winning verdict based off this defense or others.

Accused of mail fraud in Vista or San Diego, California? Contact mail fraud defense lawyer James Dicks today!