Loss Calculations in Federal Cases: What Arkansas Defendants Need to Know
Discover how federal loss calculations work, how “intended loss” vs. “actual loss” can affect your sentence, and how Ludwig Law Firm fights for fair results in Arkansas.
FEDERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE
How “Actual Loss” and “Intended Loss” Differ
The law requires courts to consider both actual loss and intended loss—and use whichever is greater.
Actual loss is what victims genuinely lost or what harm was reasonably foreseeable.
Intended loss is the pecuniary harm the defendant purposely sought to inflict, even if that harm didn’t fully materialize.
Intended loss may bring much higher offense levels.
Loss calculations under federal sentencing guidelines often determine a defendant’s fate more than any other factor in white collar or fraud cases. If you’re facing charges in Arkansas federal court, understanding how loss is computed can help you and your defense attorney challenge inflated or unfair estimates.
At Ludwig Law Firm, we do more than explain the rules—we scrutinize every loss figure the government asserts to protect your rights and chase the fairest outcome possible.
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If you’re facing federal fraud, theft, or white-collar charges, loss amount can make or break your sentence. Call Ludwig Law Firm now at 501‑838‑4043 or visit ludwiglawfirm.com to schedule a case review.
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