United States of America v. Javar LaJuan Clark

Winston-Salem, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with wire fraud for fraudulently obtaining an Economic Injury Disaster Loan ("EIDL”) authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security ("CARES”) Act and administered by the Small Business Association ("SBA”), announced United States Attorney Sandra Hairston.



Javar LaJuan Clark, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, applied for an EIDL loan for a business called "Handy Works by J Clark.” The loan application falsified the business's gross revenues and number of employees. Based on CLARK's fraudulent representations, the SBA granted CLARK an EIDL loan of $130,500 and an advance of $10,000. Following disbursement of the loan, CLARK used the proceeds on trips to Las Vegas and New York City, jewelry, and a house.



Sentencing is scheduled to take place on August 1, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, courtroom number two, before United States District Judge Thomas D. Schroeder. At sentencing, CLARK faces a maximum sentence of twenty years in prison, a period of supervised release of up to three years, and monetary penalties. As part of his plea agreement, CLARK also agreed to forfeit the property purchased using the fraudulently obtained funds.



The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration is investigating the case, and it is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Ashley Waid.



18:1343; Wire Fraud

(1)

18:1957; Money Laundering

(2)

04/03/2023 Minute Entry for proceedings held before CHIEF JUDGE THOMAS D. SCHROEDER in WS-2: CHANGE OF PLEA HEARING held on 4/3/2023. AUSA Ashley Waid present for the Government. AFPD Ames Chamberlin present for the Defendant. Defendant present on bond. Defendant placed under oath and advised of rights/charges/penalties. Court reviews the plea agreement. JAVAR LAJUAN CLARK (1) pleads GUILTY to Count 1. Remaining Count to be dismissed at sentencing. Court finds the Defendant is competent to enter a guilty plea. Court accepts plea and Defendant ADJUDGED GUILTY of Count 1. Court orders the preparation of a Presentence Report. Sentencing set for 8/1/2023 at 03:00 PM in Winston-Salem Courtroom #2 before CHIEF JUDGE THOMAS D. SCHROEDER. Defendant is to remain on bond under present terms and conditions of release. (Court Reporter Briana Bell.) (Engle, Anita) (Entered: 04/03/2023)

04/03/2023 Case as to JAVAR LAJUAN CLARK Reassigned to CHIEF JUDGE THOMAS D. SCHROEDER. UNASSIGNED no longer assigned to the case. (Engle, Anita) (Entered: 04/03/2023)