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Why Your First Call Should Be Paul Doyle
Former Fraud Prosecutor
Paul Doyle spent years building and trying complex fraud cases for the government. He understands exactly how prosecutors think, where their cases are weak, and how to dismantle them from the inside out.
Success in Complex Fraud Defense
Paul has successfully defended clients in high-stakes fraud cases, including bank fraud, wire fraud, and mortgage fraud. His results include dismissed charges and favorable outcomes in some of the most challenging situations.
Local Insight and Dedication
As a trusted Houston defense attorney, Paul Doyle knows the local courts, judges, and prosecutors. He combines that insight with tireless preparation and aggressive defense strategies to protect your rights and future.
Paul Gets Charges Dismissed By Doing the Hard Work
Our lead attorney has helped clients avoid significant criminal penalties for well over a decade. In one of his especially impressive victories involving a defendant charged with bank fraud, Paul tracked the money trail in the case to a co-defendant, proving that his client did not benefit in any way from the scheme. This resulted in the case against his client being totally dismissed.
Fight Your Bank
Fraud Allegations
If you have been charged with any form of bank fraud, the consequences can be serious and life-altering. When everything is on the line, you need a criminal defense attorney with real courtroom experience and a deep understanding of how these cases are built and how they fall apart.
Our aggressive Houston law firm is led by Paul Doyle, who brings years of experience as a former prosecutor to every bank fraud defense case. He knows how to challenge financial evidence, expose flawed investigations, and trace the real source of alleged misconduct. His time working fraud cases for the government gives him a unique advantage when protecting your rights. Contact the law offices of Paul Doyle & Associates today for legal representation from a defense lawyer who knows what it takes to win.
(713) 228-9200
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"When i was referred to Paul Doyle I knew he was the high powered well connected Attorney I need. Just google him. Trevor is a pleasure to work with and always very easy to get in touch with call or text."
— Bronco, 5-Star Review
How We Beat Bank Fraud Charges
Bank fraud cases are complex, but that does not mean you are powerless. Prosecutors have to meet a high burden of proof, and with the right defense, that can be difficult for them to do. At Paul Doyle & Associates, we know how to expose weak evidence, identify any violations of your civil rights, and build a defense that protects your future. Here are just a few ways we can fight back:
Proving You Lacked Criminal Intent
In most bank fraud cases, it is not enough for the government to show that something went wrong and that you stood to gain from it. They must prove that you meant to deceive a financial institution. If you made a mistake, misunderstood paperwork, or were simply unaware of the bigger picture, that can form the foundation of your defense.
Exposing Irrelevant or Harmless Errors
Even if some information on a loan application or transaction was incorrect, it does not always indicate fraud. We challenge claims built on details that had no real impact on a bank’s decision, like a wrong address or a spelling error.
Fighting Evidence Gathered the Wrong Way
Law enforcement has strict rules to follow when building a case. If they violated your rights through an illegal search or other improper actions, we will aggressively challenge that evidence and work to have it thrown out.
Identifying Weak Evidence
We examine every piece of evidence, from financial records to witness statements, looking for holes, contradictions, or unreliable claims. Any weak link in their case can create reasonable doubt that we will make understood by a jury to protect your freedom.
What Is Fraud?
The Basic Charge
Basically, fraud means trying to intentionally deceive someone to obtain financial gain. It is illegal to fraudulently obtain not just money, but assets, securities, property, and more. In general, if a person lies, defrauds, tries to complete a plan to defraud, or gains a financial benefit by fraud, they could be charged with bank or wire fraud. If this is done via the phone, the web, electronically, or in the mail to a financial institution, it can be prosecuted by the government. Charges are often confusing and severe. If you have been charged with fraud, our Texas attorneys can break down your case in an understandable manner.
Mounting Charges
Prosecutors generally attach a money laundering charge to white-collar crimes, adding an additional layer of potential penalties. Alleged fraudulent schemes or plans that the government investigates can be very complicated, and typically the government looks to find multiple parties to the offense so they can create a “conspiracy.” The government will then threaten prosecution for any form of assistance that “furthers” the conspiracy. It is common to see an indictment with many counts alleging each and every act that furthers the conspiracy.
What Is a Financial Institution?
A federally insured institution that accepts money deposits and handles financial assets. Examples include banks, credit unions, and mortgage lending businesses.
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Bank Fraud Lawyers Who Have Your Back
"He was able to see through the lies and politics, and made sure the D.A understood the truth in regards to my case."
— Kincaid, 5-Star Review
Many People Are
Wrongfully Charged
With Bank Fraud
There are countless stories of individuals who find themselves in the middle of a scheme that they had no idea was illegal or fraudulent. Organizers of fraudulent schemes regularly keep their employees in the dark in order to conceal the fraud.
Federal law enforcement agents traditionally cast a wide net because they are unaware of who knows what and to what extent. Therefore, it is important to have a lawyer who has the ability to digest what is alleged in detail in order to avoid or limit the client’s exposure. Many times this translates to countless hours reviewing thousands of documents.
Real Help for Texas
Bank Fraud Attorney Paul Doyle Can Defend You
While the concept of bank and wire fraud seems simple, fighting the case is not. It is imperative that you hire zealous, qualified, and thorough counsel. Mr. Doyle has a background in prosecuting and defending white-collar cases, as well as working with the FBI on fraud investigations. This has given him an extensive knowledge of fraud cases, which allows him to strategize optimal defenses for his clients.
Being criminally charged in a bank fraud, mortgage fraud, or wire fraud case is a serious matter. The threat of a looming conviction can be truly terrifying. As your defense attorney, Mr. Doyle will work to represent your interests, defend your rights, and attain the best result he possibly can. Call or contact us to schedule a consultation at his Houston defense attorney's office today.
(713) 228-9200
Rave Reviews for Our Bank Fraud Lawyers
Serving Houston, TX
"Paul Doyle and Associates are extremely professional and always willing to help. They helped my father and I through a case and although the case was very daunting, they worked with us and made sure we got through it unscathed. I am very grateful for their excellent hard work that got us the result we wanted. Cant recommend them enough!"
— Aqib, 5-Star Review
Mortgage, Wire, and Securities Fraud Cases
Mortgage Fraud
Mortgage fraud refers to illegal misrepresentation and lies on mortgage documents. There are two primary categories of mortgage fraud. Fraud for housing is the submission of false information to qualify for a loan or to receive better terms when buying a home. Fraud for profit is alleged when a real estate professional commits deception to illegally obtain money.
Wire Fraud
Wire fraud is one of the most commonly charged federal crimes. "Wire" refers to the use of phones, computers, or other devices to commit fraud. A single charge against an individual can result in a person being fined $250,000 and spending 20 years in prison. Worse, the penalties for wire fraud can become enormous because every call, text, or email can result in its own wire fraud charge.
Securities Fraud
Securities fraud refers to the defrauding of investors through misrepresentation or the spreading of false information designed to manipulate financial markets. This can include high-yield investment fraud, Ponzi schemes, foreign currency fraud, broker embezzlement, hedge fund fraud, and late-day trading. According to the United States Sentencing Commission, 86.6% of those convicted of securities and investment fraud are sentenced to prison, with an average sentence of 46 months.
Criminal Penalties
For Mortgage Fraud
Our Houston firm advises clients to fight against charges of mortgage fraud whenever possible because the criminal penalties of a conviction can be very severe. If convicted on federal charges, for example, you may face:
- Up to 30 years in prison
- Fines up to $1,000,000
- Being forced to pay all defrauded money back
- Having your life restricted by a felony record
Becoming a felon comes with collateral consequences that extend far beyond jail time and fines. For example, a felony on your record may result in your losing the right to vote, the suspension or revocation of any professional license, and restrictions against you buying any firearm.
The Fraud Enforcement Recovery Act
Gives the Prosecution Widespread Power
In the wake of the Great Recession, Congress passed the Fraud Enforcement Recovery Act. This widened the scope of what may be prosecutable, enforcing that:
- Making any false statement to employees and agents of a mortgage lending business is prosecutable as fraud.
- Fraudulent activities involving any government stimulus, recovery, or rescue plan are considered defrauding the federal government.
The securities fraud provision covers any fraud involving commodities futures and options.
“Dismissed.”
"Despite the obstacles, Paul Doyle worked arduously and diligently resulting in my case being dismissed." — Robby, 5-Star Review
