Wire Fraud Defense Lawyer in Texas

A federal wire fraud investigation requires a focused response

An email, payment instruction or online transaction may be part of the allegations in a federal investigation. The documents and the charged statute matter. If you have received a subpoena, target letter or indictment, tell the office about the agency or court involved and any immediate deadline when requesting a consultation.

Separate the alleged scheme from the communications

The wire fraud guide examines the alleged scheme to obtain money or property, intent, materiality and particular interstate or foreign wire communications. A defense assessment should connect each count to the transmission, its timing, the person alleged to have caused it and the underlying records. An accusation is not a finding of guilt.

Prepare the evidence in its original context

Relevant material may include native emails, portal records, attachments, contracts, payment instructions, accounting records and witness communications. Preserve records and discuss appropriate collection with counsel. Do not alter documents or coordinate witness accounts. Counsel can assess discovery, authentication, motions, negotiations and trial preparation in the particular matter.

Related bank fraud and money laundering allegations

Check the other counts in the indictment, too. If prosecutors also allege bank fraud or money laundering, counsel will need to examine the proof for those charges. The same records may appear throughout the case, but each offense has its own elements.

Discuss availability and representation

Heath Hyde’s office can assess conflicts, capacity and the proposed scope of representation. Identify whether you are the prospective client, a family member or referring attorney. Ask the office how to provide records through an appropriate channel. No result or attorney-client relationship is promised by this page.