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Federal securities fraud investigations usually begin quietly, months before anyone hears the word “charges.” In many cases, the first sign is indirect: a business partner mentions being asked questions, an employer starts pulling records, a compliance department begins reviewing trading …
A federal grand jury target letter is a serious warning. It usually means federal prosecutors believe they have substantial evidence connecting you to a possible crime and that you may become a defendant. A grand jury subpoena can also mean …
A missed loan payment, a failed business deal, a soured partnership, or a bitter divorce may start as a civil dispute. In Texas, however, the same facts that support a civil lawsuit can sometimes lead to a criminal investigation.
That …
When a person is charged with a federal crime in Texas, prior criminal history can become one of the most important issues in the case. A prior state conviction may affect the advisory guideline range, the defendant’s criminal history category, …
Federal identity theft and synthetic fraud cases often begin long before a person is arrested or formally charged. These investigations may grow out of data trails, financial records, device logs, account activity, IP addresses, and patterns that investigators believe connect …
Defending against federal mail fraud charges in Texas starts with the elements prosecutors must prove. Under 18 U.S.C. § 1341, the government generally must establish a scheme to defraud or obtain money or property through materially false or fraudulent pretenses, …
Federal structuring charges can arise when someone breaks up cash deposits, withdrawals, purchases, or other transactions to avoid a federal reporting requirement. Banks generally must file a Currency Transaction Report when currency transactions by or on behalf of the same …
No federal crime is formally called “PPP fraud.” Prosecutors usually charge Paycheck Protection Program loan allegations under existing federal offenses such as wire fraud, bank fraud, false statements, money laundering, conspiracy, and sometimes aggravated identity theft. Each charge has its …