Houston Federal Criminal Attorney
At the Law Offices of Nathan Mays and James Alston, we have a thorough understanding of the complexity involved in preparing and developing a comprehensive fraud defense for our clients. Contact us today to schedule a free, in-person consultation to discuss your fraud case.
Our Houston lawyers have extensive experience handling the following types of state and federal fraud cases:
- Mortgage fraud
- Wire fraud / Mail fraud / Bank fraud
- Medicare / Medicaid fraud
- Health care fraud
- Small Business Administration (SBA) loan fraud
- Identity theft / Credit card fraud
- Public corruption
- Excise tax fraud
- Securities fraud
Types of Fraud
Mail fraud involves devising a scheme to defraud via public mail. Similarly, wire fraud occurs when someone devises a scheme to defraud via telephone, fax, email or by any other type of electronic communication.
Identity theft occurs when someone steals another person’s personal information for illegal purposes, which typically involves the opening of loans, mortgages or credit cards without prior authorization.
If you make false statements in your application to obtain a loan from the Small Business Administration (SBA), which is a government ensured entity, you will be prosecuted for SBA loan fraud. SBA loan fraud cases are typically federal matters that are prosecuted as bank fraud, wire fraud or mail fraud.
Excise tax fraud occurs when individuals refine gasoline and distribute it without paying taxes. Because Texas is a major shipping port and petrol-chemical hub, the State Attorney General’s Offices regularly charges individuals with this criminal offense.
Contact the Law Offices of Nathan Mays and James Alton to schedule an appointment to discuss your fraud charge and/or theft defense.
