Dallas Fraud Defense Lawyer

Fraud can broadly be defined as the intentional misrepresentation of truth for the purpose of obtaining something of value by inducing another to rely upon false information. Fraud is a broad term that refers to a number of offenses ranging from money laundering and identity theft to insurance fraud and much more. In essence, acts of fraud generally involve any false statements, actions, or deceptive activity that is knowingly imposed on one party by another to misrepresent or conceal the truth. Laws criminalizing fraud vary in state and federal court but the associated penalties in either case can be quite severe. These penalties may include fines, forfeitures, home confinement with electronic monitoring, probation, and even imprisonment. For example, today's federal mail fraud statute prohibits the use of the U.S. mail or private carriers in a scheme to defraud or obtain money, property, or services by fraudulent means. Wire fraud is an act that parallels mail fraud by using the internet, wire (phone), radio, or television in a scheme to defraud or obtain property by fraudulent means. The punishment for a violation of these laws is up to five years in prison and a fine. If the mail or wire fraud affects a financial institution, the punishment is up to thirty years in prison and a $1,000,000 fine.

There are many defensive strategies that can be applied to successfully defeat a fraud charge. Aside from the fact that prosecutors must first prove that a fraudulent (or false) statement was actually made, in order for prosecutors to convict someone of a fraud crime, they must also prove that the person charged had the requisite mens rea - a Latin term meaning the mental intent and desire - to commit a fraud. It must have been the actual and purposeful intent to induce the victim into some act that the victim would not assumedly have committed otherwise, or at least not for the benefit of the defendant. If in fact there was a false statement actually made, many times there are often completely innocent explanations. The Dallas fraud defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Roderick C. White are experienced at successfully developing and employing effective defensive strategies to any fraud crime.

Whether you have been accused of insurance fraud, credit card fraud, identity fraud, internet fraud, or any other type of fraud we can help! The Dallas criminal fraud defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Roderick C. White have extensive experience handling all types of fraud cases, are committed to ensuring your legal rights are protected, and will keep you informed every step of the way. We thoroughly investigate every case in order to develop a solid defense, answer any and all questions that you may have, provide emotional support to you and your loved ones, and if necessary, negotiate with prosecutors to minimize or dismiss charges, or help get your penalties reduced. Don’t jeopardize your freedom and financial security. Contact us today to schedule a free no-obligation initial consultation. We have the skill, knowledge, and experience to help!