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What Should I Do When Charged With Federal Wire Fraud?
Do not speak with federal agents, prosecutors, co-defendants, witnesses, or alleged victims about the case. Federal wire fraud charges often involve detailed electronic evidence and statements made by other people. A careless conversation can create new problems for the defense.
Preserve emails, text messages, financial records, business documents, devices, and other relevant material. Do not delete files, wipe phones or computers, move money, or contact anyone involved to discuss the allegations. Those actions may lead to additional obstruction charges.
Contact a federal criminal defense lawyer immediately. Matthew Cohan can review the indictment, challenge the evidence, address bail or detention, and begin protecting your rights in federal court.
Choose a criminal defense lawyer with experience handling leaving-the-scene cases involving injuries. Matthew Cohan and his team examine police reports, surveillance footage, injury evidence, accident reconstruction, and your actions after the incident. They assess what the evidence shows about your knowledge and the prosecution’s allegations while addressing risks to your driving privileges.
Learn moreYes. New York’s definition includes an unloaded firearm when the same person also possesses ammunition suitable for firing it. The ammunition does not have to sit inside the gun. Matthew Cohan and his team examine the firearm, ammunition, and evidence connecting each to you when assessing the basis for a loaded-firearm charge.
Learn moreDWI (Driving While Intoxicated) usually requires a BAC of .08% or higher and is a misdemeanor. DWAI (Driving While Ability Impaired) is a traffic infraction (not a crime) for BAC between .05% and .07%, though penalties still include fines and license suspension.
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