Fraud

Cleveland, Ohio, Credit Card Fraud Defense Attorney

Ohioans charged with any type of fraud are encouraged to contact me, Harvey B. Bruner, white-collar-crime defense lawyer. My clients come to me when they are under investigation or have been accused of or charged with offenses including the following:

• Credit-card fraud
• Bank fraud
• Internet fraud
• Real-estate fraud
• Mortgage fraud
• Check fraud
• Fraud related to misuse of charter school funds or other public or company funds

Does the Prosecution's Evidence Hold Water?

One of the first and foremost tasks in the defense of a fraud case is to examine in detail all allegations of the prosecution. As a career criminal-defense attorney, I have gone to trial in more than five hundred cases involving every type of crime under the sun. Whether the crime under question is murder, rape, DUI, or fraud, the same principle applies: I will not allow my clients to be convicted on the basis of evidence that cannot be substantiated or that was obtained illegally.

When Restitution Is the Best Defense

In the event that facts point to some culpability on the part of a client who has been charged with credit-card fraud, bank fraud, or check fraud, a strong defense may involve a restitution agreement. By aggressively moving such a restitution plan forward, I have kept many clients out of jail and enabled them to move forward after being charged with fraud.

Early Intervention, Favorable Resolution

The earlier I am allowed to intervene on behalf of a client who has been charged with credit-card or real-estate fraud, the more likely we will achieve a favorable outcome. If you even hear hints that you may be investigated for credit-card fraud or any other white-collar crime, contact me to schedule a consultation at your earliest convenience.