Miami Counterfeiting Lawyer
Federal Counterfeiting Charges in Florida
Have you been contacted by federal law enforcement with a request to come in for questioning in connection with a counterfeiting investigation?
You need an experienced Miami counterfeiting attorney on your side.
What's the Minimum Sentence for Counterfeiting?
Depending on the specific counterfeit crime you face, a conviction carries up to 20 years or more in federal prison and a hefty fine. In addition, according to federal law, attempting to use or use counterfeit money is illegal should a person plan to defraud the receiver.
Let The Law Offices of Joel DeFabio help you tell your side of the story and avoid a conviction.
Schedule your free consultation with The Law Offices of Joel DeFabio. Call (305) 851-5581 now or contact us online.
Florida's Counterfeiting & Forgery Laws
The essential crime in a counterfeiting case is that you are attempting to falsify or alter a document or instrument in order to defraud another party and to achieve an unfair gain. There are several different federal statutes concerning counterfeiting and the related crime of forgery.
These laws involve illegal counterfeiting of:
- Coins and paper currency
- Securities and other financial documents
- Contracts
- Deeds
- Powers of attorney
- Postage stamps
Is Selling Counterfeit Goods a Federal Crime?
Making or selling counterfeit goods or any products in the United States is a severe crime under federal law. If you face this criminal penalty, you will be required to pay reimbursement or even serve prison time.
A conviction for counterfeiting can not only subject you to severe criminal penalties—it can also ruin your career, making it difficult or impossible to find suitable employment in the future.
Put Powerful Defense On Your Side
The sooner you get help from an experienced federal crimes lawyer, the better your chances will be obtaining a favorable result. By intervening on your behalf before you have been arrested, we may be able to have the investigation dropped or help you avoid an arrest. In the event that you or a loved one has already been taken into custody, we can still seek to have the charges dismissed or fight for an acquittal at trial.
Take the first step now by calling (305) 851-5581 for a free case evaluation with our Miami counterfeiting defense lawyer.
Having defended over 600 cases, Joel DeFabio has the experience and knowledge to craft winning defense strategies for even the most serious charges.
Recent Victories
Result-Driven Defense
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Aggravated Identity Theft CHARGES DISMISSED
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Assault of a Federal Officer CHARGES DISMISSED
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Charged with refusing to comply All charges were dismissed
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Conspiracy NOT GUILTY
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Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud CHARGES DISMISSED
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Conspiracy to Commit Fraud NO JAIL
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Conspiracy to Commit Terrorism NOT GUILTY
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Conspiracy to Defraud the U.S. Government NO JAIL
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Conspiracy to Defraud the U.S.; False Statements NO JAIL
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Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine NO JAIL
The DeFabio Difference
What Sets Us Apart from the Rest-
Nearly 40 Years of Experience
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More Than 600 Federal Cases Defended
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More Than 50 Federal Jury Trials Handled
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One of Miami's Most Respected Defense Attorneys
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Award-Winning Representation
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Honest Appraisal of Your Case - "No Surprises"
