Category Archives: Arrest and Indictment
The Case of the Non-Citizen Facing Felony PPP Fraud Indictment: Innocent of All Charges
This is the first in my series of articles discussing specific aspects of some of my recent criminal defense representations here in Texas. These will be generalized discussions: particulars including the identification of clients, prosecutors, etc. will not be included for obvious privacy reasons. No one reading these articles should assume any form of legal…
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What is a Federal Deferred Prosecution Agreement?
Here in Texas, federal investigations may target organizations and businesses in their various forms as well as individuals for violations of federal criminal statutes. For instance, in health care fraud investigations, potential defendants include all sorts of practitioners, from doctors or pharmacists, to pharmacy retailers; medical supply distributors; hospital operators; clinic operators; group practices; nursing…
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Federal Financial Instrument Fraud: Felony Credit Card Crimes
Banking is big business around the world but it is particularly important here in Texas, where Governor Abbott recently announced on X that the State of Texas enjoys the 10th largest economy in the world (yes, the WORLD). For most of us, Big Banking translates into our checking and savings accounts alongside our credit cards,…
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The Federal Criminal Justice System: After Arrest, From Arraignment to Sentencing
All too often, experienced federal criminal defense attorneys have clients and their loved ones reeling from coming into contact with a federal agent or investigator; getting a federal summons; or even being arrested on federal felony charges. It’s a stunning blow for many people, especially doctors, health care providers, bankers, and other white-collar professionals, to…
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The IRS Special Agent Criminal Investigation Report: SARs and SOIs
Tax audit: it’s a scary thought, right? Of course, most everyone in Texas knows that the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) conducts civil audits of federal tax returns, and that individuals as well as partnerships; corporations; and even estates of the deceased may be subject to an audit investigation. And there’s going to be more and…
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Tax Crimes: Known Focus Areas for IRS Taxpayer Criminal Investigations
An increase in federal criminal prosecutions involving alleged federal tax crimes and corresponding violations of federal criminal statutes is expected by many here in Texas, including experienced federal criminal defense lawyers. For details, read our discussion of the May 2024 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Strategic Operating Plan in IRS Summons Form 2039: Federal Criminal Defense…
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IRS Criminal Investigators in Texas: Special Agents Investigating Federal Financial Felony Crimes
Within the Internal Revenue Service is a special department dedicated to investigating crimes independently of other federal agencies, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It’s been around since 1919, having been initially known as the IRS’s Intelligence Unit and later becoming today’s IRS Criminal Investigation Department….
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IRS Summons Form 2039: Federal Criminal Defense in IRS Criminal Investigations
The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued a news release on May 2, 2024 announcing its new “Strategic Operating Plan.” This is of critical importance to those practicing criminal defense in Texas and across the country — and their potential clientele, of course. Read, S. Internal Revenue Service. (2024, May 2) IRS releases Strategic Operating Plan…
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Why You May Need a Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer in Texas
Every lawyer in Texas has to graduate from law school and pass the bar prior to licensure allowing them to practice law in this state. In Texas, lawyers are licensed to practice law by the State Bar of Texas (SBOT) after being approved for admission by the Texas Board of Law Examiners. Any Texas attorney…
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How Arrests Happen: From Investigation to Arraignment, Being Charged for a Federal Crime
For anyone facing allegations of violating one or more federal criminal statutes, as well as their loved ones, the complexities of the United States criminal justice system can be overwhelming. Understandably so: the federal structure is notoriously intricate. This is often true for professionals who have never had any encounters with law enforcement before, aside…
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