Texas White Collar Crime Lawyer
The Law Office of John R. Teakell in Dallas represents clients accused of white collar crimes including those listed below. We have achieved successful results for many clients throughout Texas. Contact Mr. Teakell by phone or e-mail through the law firm to schedule a consultation regarding any of the following:
Bank Fraud: The Law Office of John R. Teakell is an ideal resource for individuals facing allegations of bank fraud.
Computer Fraud: Federal criminal charges of computer fraud name a wide range of illegal activities including the following:
- Accessing a computer without representation
- Knowingly causing transmission of information without authorization on a protected computer, such as a government computer
- Trafficking passwords with the intent of extorting money
Counterfeiting: Counterfeiting can refer to the act of creating fake money and passing it or attempting to pass it in the marketplace as if it were authentic currency.
Credit Card Fraud: If you have been charged with credit card fraud, you have the right to see the evidence that the prosecution may use against you. Examination of that evidence and the means by which the prosecution obtained it often provides clues and keys to a successful defense.
Embezzlement: Embezzlement allegations often begin with suspicions of misappropriation of funds. An employer or management of a non-profit organization may accuse an accountant or treasurer ― someone with regular access to financial resources of an organization ― of diverting funds for personal use.
Forgery: The assistance of an experienced criminal defense lawyer can help provide a successful defense in a forgery case. The earlier in the case that the attorney is on board, the more options there will be and the greater likelihood there is for a satisfactory outcome.
Grand Jury Investigation: The Law Office of John R. Teakell has successfully represented numerous individuals, in grand jury investigation proceedings obtaining favorable outcomes for people who were charged with crimes including the following:
- Weapons offenses
- Credit card theft
- Burglary
- Injury to child
- Weapon on board aircraft
- Tampering with a witness
- Possession of controlled substance
Health Care Fraud: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), signed by President Clinton in 1996, targets fraud in federal programs such as Medicare as well as in private health care, defining the crime of health care fraud to mean "knowingly and willfully" defrauding any health care benefit program.
Insurance Fraud: The Law Office of John R. Teakell in Dallas, Texas, is a valuable resource for patients or health care providers who have been charged with insurance fraud in Texas. Typical scenarios of insurance fraud include the following:
- Presenting false information in connection with claims for benefits
- Submitting falsified or undocumented claims for Medicaid or Medicare reimbursement
- Obtaining insurance through fraudulent misrepresentation on applications for insurance
- Presenting claims for repair or replacement of real properties that were deliberately destroyed by the insured consumer by way of arson
Internet Crimes: Many federal crimes that are considered to be "Internet crimes" are in fact cyber-versions of pre-existing crimes including the following:
- Child pornography production, viewing and distribution
- Child pornography trafficking
- Solicitation of minors as a sexual predator of underage children
- Online gambling where gambling is illegal
- Computer fraud
- Wire fraud, mail fraud
- Illegal vending of narcotics
Money Laundering: Money laundering charges are often brought in connection with alleged activities involving controlled substances. Drug crimes may be hard to prove and prosecute, but accompanying offenses such as wire fraud, mail fraud and money laundering are frequently used as legal dragnets by which to bring criminal charges against people alleged to be involved in narcotics trafficking.
Mortgage Fraud: The Law Office of John R. Teakell has defended mortgagers, brokers, appraisers, mortgage applicants and fund raisers seeking money from investors against allegations of mortgage fraud.
Securities Fraud: Federal charges of securities fraud may be brought on the basis of alleged irregularities on the part of financial institutions such as banks, financial managers in corporations and brokers including stock brokers and real estate brokers.
Tax Evasion: Tax evasion charges may come about as a result of any of the following:
- Failing to report income
- Underestimating income tax
- Submitting false documentation
- Money laundering to avoid taxation
- ID theft for the purpose of tax evasion
- Failure to file taxes after the death of a benefactor
White Collar Crime: In the defense of someone charged with a white collar crime, a skillful attorney can be a fundamental key to a successful outcome.
Passport Fraud
Immigrant Smuggling
The Law Office of John R. Teakell handles other criminal matters including drug charges, violent crimes, insider trading, corruption and telemarketing fraud. See http://www.teakelllaw.com/ for more information or contact our office to schedule an initial consultation.
