Counterfeiting is a federal crime that involves producing documents intended to defraud the U.S. government. The types of documents run a wide range as do the penalties. If convicted of counterfeit, you face serious repercussions as well as a federal crime appearing on your permanent record.
Federal charges are serious matters. You are up against the resources of the U.S. government. Trusted criminal defense attorney Ron Herman uses his extensive litigation background to fight for you in court. With vast experience working to resolve complex legal disputes, Attorney Herman is who you want by your side when facing a federal counterfeiting charge.
What Does a Counterfeiting Charge Entail?
If you are suspected of producing, possessing or using fraudulent documents in an attempt to deceive the U.S. government, you may face a federal counterfeiting charge. The fraudulent documents may be any of the following:
- S. Currency
- Foreign Currency
- Deeds
- Powers of Attorney
- Contracts
- Postage stamps
- Bonds
- Stocks
- Securities
- Letters patent
- Ship’s papers
- Military personnel documents
- Government documents
In addition to a charge for producing, possessing, or using counterfeits, you may also be charged with possession of the tools for producing counterfeits.
The penalties for counterfeiting vary depend on a number of factors such as:
- The type of counterfeiting involved;
- If the crime resulted in financial gain;
- If the crime resulted in financial loss for another party.
If convicted of counterfeiting U.S. securities, you may be facing a fine of up to $250,000 and a maximum of 25 years in federal prison.
Mounting the Strongest Possible Defense Against Federal Counterfeiting Charges.
The Secret Service, along with state and local law enforcement agencies and federal prosecutors will all work towards mounting a successful counterfeiting case against you. They will spend vast amounts of time and resources trying to gather evidence. Get representation you can depend on. Contact Herman Law, P.A. as soon as possible. The sooner you contact dedicated federal criminal defense attorney Ron Herman, the sooner he can get to work on your case, fighting for you, and defending your rights within every inch of the law.