Houston Ponzi Schemes Lawyer

Ponzi Schemes - Houston Criminal Defense Attorney

Ponzi schemes are extremely successful because so many investors do actually receive fair returns on the investments they have made. It’s not until the scam gets big that people start to lose money, and that’s when things go very wrong, very fast. Fortunately, if you are accused of running a Ponzi scheme, there are defenses available to you. You can fight these serious charges, as long as you have the help of a top Houston criminal attorney at your side.

There have been numerous occasions where a legitimate business person was operating a very real investment opportunity, only to be accused of this crime when the returns fell short of expectations. In fact, because both legitimate and illegitimate investments are so complex, investigators often fail to recognize the difference between the two. That is why it is so crucial your Houston criminal lawyer has experience defending these types of cases.

In many investigations, police have been known to use illegal search and seizure methods to obtain evidence. When this happens, this evidence cannot be used in court. In many cases, if this applies to the majority of the evidence, the case may be dismissed altogether. When you work with a top Houston criminal attorney from the Law Offices of Ned Barnett, we will always review the police investigation to ensure that your rights were protected the entire time. If you were subject to any rights violations, we will ensure you receive the upper hand in the long run.

If you are convicted of a Ponzi scheme, you may face numerous counts of fraud, money laundering, tax evasion and other white collar crimes. In many cases, those convicted have spent the rest of their lives in prison. If you have been accused of running a Ponzi scheme, don’t take chances with your future; contact a top Houston criminal lawyer as soon as you can.