Overview

White-collar criminal charges don’t involve street violence—but make no mistake: they can ruin your life just as fast. If you’ve been accused of fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, or any financial crime, you’re likely facing felony charges, prison time, and devastating damage to your career, reputation, and finances.

What Is a White-Collar Crime in Texas?

White-collar crimes are usually non-violent offenses involving financial fraud or deception, often charged under state or federal law. They include:

• Fraud (Penal Code Chapter 32):

  • Bank fraud

  • Credit card or debit card abuse

  • Insurance fraud

  • Mortgage fraud

  • Mail and wire fraud

• Embezzlement / Misapplication of Fiduciary Property

• Forgery or Counterfeiting

• Identity Theft / Use of False Identifying Information

• Money Laundering

• Public Corruption & Bribery

• Check Fraud & Forgery

• Theft by Deception or False Pretenses

• Securities Fraud or Investment Scheme Allegations

• Payroll, Medicaid, and Social Security Fraud

Whether you’re a business owner, employee, bookkeeper, contractor, public official, or just someone who handled the wrong account—these charges are often based on digital paper trails that can be misinterpreted or twisted.

Defense Strategies That Work in Financial Crime Cases

• Intent is everything. The state must prove you intended to defraud someone—not just that a transaction went bad or someone lost money.

• Sloppy audits = bad charges. I’ve seen government investigators misread ledgers, double-count transfers, and charge honest mistakes as crimes.

• Digital forensics can help or hurt. I know how to extract metadata, expose email context, and trace activity timelines to show what really happened.

• Your right to remain silent matters. If the government interviewed you without counsel or tricked you into admissions, we can challenge it.

Are You Under Investigation but Not Yet Charged?

If you received a target letter, subpoena, civil investigative demand, or informal request from:

• A District Attorney’s Office

• The Texas Attorney General

• The FBI, IRS, or U.S. Attorney

• A State Licensing Board

• Or an auditor or agency investigator

Call me now. Don’t wait until they file charges and freeze your assets. Many cases are won (or lost) based on how you respond early. I can help you assert your rights, avoid self-incrimination, and sometimes resolve matters before criminal charges are filed. Call (361) 648-1759 for your free phone or in-person consultation. No tricks or gimmicks. I will answer your questions.