As a federal criminal defense attorney, I am well-versed in navigating complex legal landscapes including 18 USC 1343, which pertains to wire fraud, and crypto fraud cases involving cryptocurrency transactions. Understanding the intricacies of both law and technology is crucial when defending clients accused of such offenses, ensuring they receive fair treatment under the law while leveraging innovative strategies that incorporate principles from the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) for cybersecurity-related crimes.
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Federal prosecutors are aggressively targeting cryptocurrency cases — from NFT rug pulls and DeFi hacks to unlicensed money transmission and crypto money laundering.
Whether a token is a security under the Howey test or a commodity under CFTC jurisdiction fundamentally shapes the regulatory framework and available defenses.
Operating a crypto exchange or P2P platform without proper licensing can trigger federal charges. But not every crypto transfer constitutes money transmission under current FinCEN guidance.
Many crypto prosecutions use wire fraud as the charging statute. The government must prove intent to defraud — mere business failure or market downturns do not constitute fraud.
Crypto cases present unique challenges: blockchain forensics, wallet tracing, and rapidly evolving regulatory guidance.
Chain analysis tools can produce false positives. An independent blockchain forensic expert can challenge the government's tracing methodology and wallet attribution.
The classification of digital assets under federal law continues to evolve. Where guidance was unclear at the time of alleged conduct, due process defenses may apply.
Records held by foreign exchanges may be subject to MLAT requests or blocking statutes. Challenging admissibility of foreign-sourced evidence can narrow the government's case.
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Served over a decade as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of California, prosecuting white-collar crime, drug trafficking, money laundering, and public corruption cases. Since entering private practice, has defended clients in federal courts across the country — bringing prosecution-side insight to every defense strategy. Recognized as Best Lawyer and named to Top Lawyers by the San Diego Daily Transcript. Admitted to the S.D. California, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
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Common defenses include proving lack of intent to defraud, demonstrating a misunderstanding or misrepresentation by others, and arguing that the actions in question did not constitute fraudulent activity under applicable laws.
To establish a case of identity theft, you must provide evidence such as unauthorized transactions, breach notices from exchanges, and any communication attempts from the perpetrators. Engaging cybersecurity experts for forensic analysis may also strengthen your defense.
Blockchain records can serve as critical evidence to trace transactions, verify ownership, and establish timelines. However, expertise in cryptography and digital forensics may be necessary to interpret blockchain data accurately.
