Investment Fraud Crimes

Investment Fraud

Investment fraud, also known as securities fraud, is a type of fraud that entails intentional misinformation regarding a company to its investors, resulting in theft. Potential investors and the public are deceived regarding the position or viability of a company, especially in regards to its finances, and are then misled into investing in the company. Investment fraud is usually committed by overstating assets and revenues and/or understating costs and liabilities.

With the advent of the internet and the World Wide Web, as well as increased communication and trading across the globe, the US has seen an increase in investment and securities fraud. Offenders have increased access to a broader range of victims over larger geographic locations. In addition, restitutions are more difficult to obtain because of offenders’ enhanced abilities to hide assets.

An investment fraud conviction can result in jail time or mandatory payment of restitutions or fines, depending upon the degree of the crime and any prior convictions.

Investment Fraud Criminal Defense Lawyer

Like any type of fraud, investment fraud can be very hard to prove in a court of law. At the Law Offices of Barry Bernstein, we protect our clients’ rights by using our knowledge and experience to look at the specifics of each case and determine the best course of action. Using such variables as:

Deliberate misrepresentation: that the offender had knowledge of the fraud beforehand and intentionally deceived investors, or
Obligation to investigate: that the investor has a responsibility to fully investigate a product or company before investing

Our law firm can lessen or dismiss charges and convictions altogether. Contact us today to get a consultation regarding your case!