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Houston Bank Fraud Defense Attorney

Houston Bank Fraud Defense Attorney

Experienced Embezzlement Lawyer in The City of Houston Defends the Rights of Clients Charged with Wire and Bank Fraud in Harris County, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, and Throughout Texas

White Collar Crime, no matter how complicated the scheme, is still considered a theft. However, because it often involves large amounts of money and requires substantially more investigation, embezzlement cases are assigned to special prosecutorial divisions. If you or a loved one have been charged with embezzlement, wire fraud, or another theft-related offense in the state of Texas, it’s important that you contact experienced Houston bank fraud defense attorney Ed Chernoff for a free consultation about your case as soon as possible.

Facing Criminal Charges in Texas and Have Questions? I’m Houston Criminal Defense Attorney Ed Chernoff, And I Can Protect You. Call My Office Today at 713-222-9141 or Fill Out My Online Contact Form For a Free Consultation About Your Case.

Fraud Cases Heard in State and Federal Courts

In Harris County, there are two sections of the District Attorney’s office that handle large fraud cases – the Major Fraud Division and the Consumer Fraud Division. If accused of theft or embezzlement, you will need a strong White Collar Crimes Lawyer!

If substantial enough, the FBI may also investigate White Collar Crimes. They are charged in United States District Court and assigned to an Assistant U.S. Attorney for prosecution. Most of the time, a theft crime in Federal Court will be charged as bank fraud or wire fraud.

What is the Possible Penalty for Embezzlement?

Under the Texas Penal Code, embezzlement is classified as theft. The determination of penalties depends on the amount allegedly stolen from the business. Most of the time, the amounts are substantial and charged as a felony. It is not unusual for an embezzlement case to be charged as a first-degree felony. This carries a penalty of five years to life in prison.

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I don’t have the words to express how grateful we are for Mr. Chernoff and his team. They always kept us updated and were available for any questions we had. They were able to obtain the best possible outcome. I would definitely use him again and highly recommend him.

Susan Purdy

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Ed saved my life and career. Incredible lawyer if you’re in trouble.

Jay Bui

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He put my fears at ease and helped me get my case dismissed and my life back on track. I would highly recommend hiring Ed and letting him do the same for you.

Jordan Charles

Why Hire Houston Bank Fraud Defense Attorney Ed Chernoff?

A person charged with this crime must take care to retain a law firm with substantial experience in financial crimes. Usually, the defense to this crime is hidden in massive amounts of documents. If a lawyer does not know how to interpret and analyze these documents, the defense will be lost. If a white-collar crime lawyer is not knowledgeable and conversant in financial matters, he will not be able to explain his client’s defense to a jury.

At Chernoff Law, we have had cases where an investigator has persuaded the employee to confess to theft by promising him that the company is only interested in restitution. Once the employee confessed and agreed to a payment plan, the investigator shipped the case off to the District Attorney’s office for prosecution.

Chernoff Law is Committed to Answering Your Questions. I Offer a Free Consultation and I’ll Gladly Discuss Your Case With You at Your Convenience. Contact Me Today to Schedule an Appointment.

Sometimes an embezzlement scheme is so complicated, a confession is the only way that a prosecution can be initiated. No matter the case, an employee who is accused of this crime should seek representation immediately. On more than one occasion, we settled accounting discrepancies without filing charges against our client. It is always better to keep the case out of the District Attorney’s hands than to try and stop the prosecution later.

Reviews Matter

"Ed Chernoff is truly an amazing lawyer and person. He was able to get my felony charge DISMISSED by the Grand Jury in only 2 weeks! Thank you Mr. Chernoff for being the very best you could be and for helping so many others like me. You are a blessing."
- Reggie Kerr

"Mr. Chernoff was adamant about not having me plead guilty to my case and was able to completely wipe my record of the incident. Ed was very prompt, professional, and excellent at explaining where we were in the process and what to expect. I highly recommend him. He is an excellent lawyer."
- Jeff Stautner

"I could not have made a better decision in hiring Ed. He put my fears at ease and helped me get my case dismissed and my life back on track. I would highly recommend hiring Ed and letting him do the same for you."
- Jordan Charles

"I don’t have the words to express how grateful we are for Mr. Chernoff and his team. They always kept us updated and were available for any questions we had. They were able to obtain the best possible outcome. I would definitely use him again and highly recommend him."
- Susan Purdy
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