Federal Wire Fraud Case Result: Kale Ludwig Secures Favorable Outcome
Last month, our attorney Kale Ludwig secured a favorable result in a complex federal wire fraud case involving alleged CARES Act unemployment fraud spanning 13 states.
Background
The case involved alleged wire fraud under the CARES Act, which expanded unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal investigators claimed our client filed unemployment claims in multiple states where she did not live or work. The white collar crime investigation took five years to complete, and involved the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, FBI, and U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General. A federal grand jury indicted Greer on 22 counts of wire fraud in 2025.
A High-Stakes Case
Inspector General Anthony P. D’Esposito, U.S. Department of Labor, made this statement in the beginning stages of the case: “If you attempt to defraud the system, know this: we will hunt you down, investigate you and ensure you face full consequences. Accountability is not an option.”
For our client, the world was coming to an end. 22 counts of wire fraud, 20+ years in federal prison, and the full force of the U.S. Government snapping at her heels. Then, she hired Ludwig and Warden Law Firm, and things began to change.
Reducing a 22-Count Indictment to One Conviction
Once our team was hired, Kale, Harry, and Kyle first attacked the indictment. After negotiations, 21 of the 22 counts were dismissed, and the case was resolved through a guilty plea to a single wire fraud count.
Fighting for Every Possible Advantage at Sentencing
Now, onto sentencing. Although federal law authorized a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, the advisory Federal Sentencing Guidelines called for 15 to 21 months. After a contested sentencing hearing, the Court imposed an 18-month sentence, well below the statutory maximum.
During the sentencing hearing, Kale presented substantial mitigating evidence demonstrating our client’s rehabilitation since the offenses occurred in 2020. He highlighted her completion of her education, graduation from nursing school, steady employment, acceptance of responsibility, and efforts to begin paying restitution. Mr. Ludwig also emphasized significant pregnancy-related medical complications and requested a downward variance from federal prison to probation with home confinement.
How We Ensured Our Client’s Safety
In the end, the Court maintained a sentence to federal prison, but allowed our client to remain on release and self-report to the Bureau of Prisons on January 10, 2027, rather than beginning her sentence immediately. The additional time allows her to address serious pregnancy-related medical concerns and prepare her family before serving her sentence.
We Simply Win Federal Criminal Defense
Through careful preparation, strategic negotiations, and strong sentencing advocacy, our Little Rock federal criminal defense team accomplished the following for our client:
- 21 counts dismissed.
- A plea to a single count.
- A guideline sentence of 18 months rather than 20 years.
- Permission to self-report to prison months later to accommodate her pregnancy.
At Ludwig Law Firm, every federal and white collar criminal case is prepared as though it will be tried before a jury. That preparation helps position clients for the strongest possible outcome at every stage of the federal criminal process—from investigation through sentencing. Our Little Rock federal criminal defense attorney Kale Ludwig and his team Simply Win.
Disclaimer: This case summary is provided for informational purposes only and is based on publicly available court records and official government statements. Every criminal case is unique, and past results do not guarantee future outcomes. The information provided is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship with Ludwig Law Firm. If you are under federal investigation or have been charged with a crime, consult an experienced attorney about the specific facts of your case.