Often, in a fraud case, the biggest issue will be whether the government can prove that you had the intent to either lie or do something deceitful. An experienced Ellis County fraud defense lawyer will know to look closely at the government’s evidence to determine whether intent can actually be proven.

A meticulous investigation and thorough preparation of a defense can help a client avoid the serious consequences of a fraud conviction, which may range from a $100,000 fine and 5 years in federal prison for tax fraud all the way to a $1,000,000 fine and 30 years in federal prison for bank fraud.

Expunctions are only possible in certain circumstances, such as:

• A jury reached a not guilty verdict during the trial
• The charges were dropped by the prosecution before trial
• The judge dismissed the case before trial
• The conviction was overturned on appeal

If any of the above situations apply to your case and you believe that expunction is possible, you can get the advice you need from an expunctions attorney in Ellis County by calling our firm. We can assist you in clearing your name through expunction or explain other options, which may be more appropriate for your specific circumstances.