Houston Theft, Fraud & White-Collar Defense

Organize The Records Early

Theft and fraud cases may involve financial records, contracts, messages, ownership questions, and a long timeline. Preserve relevant records in their original form. Do not alter accounts or delete communications. Discuss a secure way to provide material to the firm.

Examine Intent And The Alleged Loss

A dispute, accounting error, or unexplained transaction is not automatically the same as criminal intent. The precise offense, the alleged value or loss, and the State’s proof must be evaluated. Context and complete records may be important.

Test The State’s Narrative

A defense review may compare transaction records with witness accounts, identify missing context, evaluate who controlled an account or document, and examine the calculation of alleged losses. Experts may be appropriate depending on the complexity and evidence.

Experience With Record-Intensive Cases

Leslie’s prosecutorial experience included white-collar cases involving fraud and theft. As a defense lawyer, he scrutinizes how allegations were assembled and whether the supporting evidence proves the charged offense.

Depending on how a case resolves, you may later ask whether an expunction is available for eligible records.

Learn about Leslie’s background and board certification, Houston DWI defense, or criminal defense representation.