Texas Embezzlement Defense Lawyer: Protecting Your Career And Reputation In Houston

Federal prosecutors spend months building embezzlement cases, usually before the target knows they are under scrutiny. As such, trying to face an FBI investigation in Texas alone is risky.

At Mallett Saper LLP, we defend clients accused of serious federal financial crimes in Houston and throughout the United States. Our team includes nationally known criminal defense attorneys with decades of federal courtroom experience.

Understanding Federal Embezzlement Charges

Federal embezzlement cases usually involve allegations that someone in a trusted position improperly handled government funds, property or funds connected to the federal government. Unlike state theft cases, these charges are prosecuted in U.S. District Court and often carry much harsher penalties.

Texas prosecutors rely on the following federal embezzlement statutes:

• 18 U.S.C. § 641: This law addresses theft or conversion of government property, records or funds. Charges may involve federal employees, military personnel or government contractors.
• 18 U.S.C. § 666: This statute focuses on organizations receiving federal funding, including hospitals, schools and nonprofit groups. Allegations often involve grant misuse, kickbacks or accounting disputes.
• 18 U.S.C. § 643: Federal authorities may pursue bank employee embezzlement cases involving federally insured institutions.

Our federal criminal defense attorney team knows how to challenge weak assumptions before they gain momentum.

Federal Cases We Defend In Houston And Nationwide

We defend clients facing allegations involving the following:

• Government contract disputes tied to VA, NASA or defense projects
• Medicare and Medicaid billing investigations
• Federal employee theft accusations
• Misuse of FEMA or federal education grants
• Credit union and banking investigations

In any case, our federal embezzlement attorney team can strategize the most appropriate defense.

Federal Sentencing Exposure Can Change Everything

Federal sentencing guidelines for embezzlement carry significant risk because loss amounts, number of victims and abuse‑of‑trust enhancements can increase the recommended prison range. Under these guidelines, prosecutors seek tough penalties based on:

• Claimed financial losses exceeding federal thresholds
• Allegations involving multiple victims
• Assertions that a defendant held a trusted position
• Claims that records were intentionally concealed

The government’s financial calculations are not always accurate. The aggressive intervention of an experienced federal embezzlement attorney can help challenge inaccurate calculations.

Strategic Defense Against Federal Embezzlement Charges

Depending on your case, we may need to:

• Challenge jurisdiction
• Dispute intent allegations
• Expose accounting errors
• Negotiate pre-indictment resolutions when appropriate.

With 90% of our work focused on federal cases, we understand how prosecutors build embezzlement claims and how to challenge them early.

Speak With A Houston Federal Criminal Defense Attorney

Mallett Saper LLP has a national reputation for aggressive federal defense and strategic case preparation. Use our contact form or dial 713-423-6769 to discuss your national or Texas federal case.