Illinois Food Stamps Fraud Defense Attorney · Chicago Welfare Program Fraud Lawyer
Are you the owner of a small business that is under investigation for exchanging food stamps for cash? Before you panic, it may help to know that the federal government is often more interested in recovering restitution for the amount of financial fraud, rather than closing your business down or putting you in prison.
As soon as you receive notification that your food store is under investigation or facing federal food stamp fraud charges, talk to attorney John Beal. He has earned a reputation among federal prosecutors and judges for integrity and honest, hard work to ensure the government doesn't claim too much financial restitution. By careful, in-depth analysis of the financial evidence, Mr. Beal works with the prosecution to reduce or dismiss charges and avoid the harsh federal sentences that often accompany a conviction for a federal felony welfare fraud offense.
The law office of John Beal offers experienced defense representation for individuals charged with federal public assistance fraud, including:
- Food stamp fraud
- Educational loan fraud
- Housing program fraud
- Mortgage and bank loan fraud
- Medicare insurance fraud
- Immigration documents fraud
Forfeiture Hearings
In many types of federal criminal cases, the government may seek the forfeiture of property owned by an individual convicted of fraud. This can include the homes of fraud defendants where the actual proceeds of the fraud are no longer available. Similarly, the retail store of a person convicted of food stamp fraud can be forfeited. Attorney John Beal has extensive experience successfully fighting on behalf of business owners who need to protect their retail store business as a means of support for their family.
From his offices in Chicago, attorney John M. Beal represents clients in federal district courts and federal courts of appeals.. He is a member of the bar of the District of Columbia. Contact the law office of John M. Beal to discuss your federal criminal defense case today.
