Under the federal mail and wire fraud statutes, it is a crime to "obtain[] money or property by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises," or to deprive
Mail and Wire Fraud Post 'Kelly v. United States'
This article discusses the holding by the U.S. Supreme Court Kelly v. U.S. and explains its impact on subsequent cases and concludes with a discussion of the "right to control" theory of mail and wire fraud, which has been challenged in light of the Kelly decision.

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