Houston Wire Fraud Attorneys Defending Against Federal Fraud Charges
Facing wire fraud charges can be intimidating, with the weight of the federal government behind investigations and the potential for severe penalties.
At Cogdell Law Firm, our Houston-based criminal defense attorneys defend clients throughout the state, including the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and all of North and East Texas. Led by founding attorney Dan Cogdell, with over 40 years of courtroom victories, our team has stood by clients in high-profile and high-stakes federal trials.
What Is Wire Fraud?
Wire fraud often overlaps with mail fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1341. Both involve schemes to trick others for financial gain, but wire fraud uses modern technology such as email, texts, social media, calls, faxes and so on. Common examples of wire fraud include:
- Business investment schemes
- Government contract fraud
- Health care billing scams
- Alleged cryptocurrency or online financial misrepresentations
The government investigates these cases aggressively through federal agencies such as the FBI, the IRS, the SEC and more. Initiating fraud-related legal proceedings is a formidable undertaking, requiring meticulous preparation and strategic insight. Attempting to face these agencies without a proper defense can place your rights and future at serious risk.
What Penalties Could You Face In Texas?
Federal convictions for wire fraud can include penalties such as:
- Up to 20 years in prison (or up to 30 years if tied to disaster relief or financial institutions)
- Fines up to $250,000 per offense
- Restitution to alleged victims
- Long-term probation or supervised release
Even mere allegations can cost you your career, professional license and reputation. Fraud litigation aims to secure justice for victims and deter future illicit activities, but when you are the one accused, your rights must be protected.
Texas Wire Fraud Attorneys’ Defense Backed By Long Record Of Trial Experience
We focus on building a strong case from day one. We have a long track record of success in federal criminal trials, including high-profile cases. Our wire fraud case results include:
- Fraud acquittal: Mr. Cogdell’s client, an orthopedic surgeon, faced multiple high-stakes charges of wire fraud, insurance fraud and healthcare fraud. The client was acquitted of all charges.
- Wire fraud acquittal: Mr. Cogdell’s client faced multiple federal charges, including wire fraud and mail fraud, in a case known as the “NASA Operation Lightning Strike Trial.” The client was acquitted of all charges.
- Mail fraud acquittal: Mr. Cogdell’s client faced several accusations, including mail fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud and conspiracy. The client was acquitted of all charges.
When faced with a complex case involving federal charges, we do not back down or attempt to take the easy way out. We are known as defense attorneys who fight to win.
Your Wire Fraud Defense Starts Here
We strongly encourage those facing allegations of wire fraud to reach out at the earliest possible opportunity. Involving an experienced legal team at the start of the investigation phase can significantly affect our defense strategy and allow us to better protect your constitutional rights.
At Cogdell Law Firm, legal triumphs are not the exception – they are part of our tradition. Contact us online or by calling 713-426-2244 and let our Texas wire fraud lawyers start your defense today.