Credit Card Fraud

Lawyer Providing Texans With Credit Card Fraud Defense

Credit card fraud and identity theft are two areas where our society has seen an increase in investigation and prosecution. Sometimes combined with identity theft or white collar crime, the severity of charges can range from misdemeanor to felony. If you are facing credit/debit card fraud charges in Texas, contact our firm —James Lee Bright, Attorney at Law.

Charges of credit card fraud stem from the unlawful use of a consumer or a corporate credit card to obtain cash or goods for personal gain. Unlawful usage includes:

• obtaining and using account numbers from skimming or phishing
• counterfeiting or altering a credit or card
• using a card that has been revoked or cancelled

Often, authorities will conduct an investigation prior to making an arrest. Investigative methods may include wire taps and property search and seizure. As a defense attorney, our founding lawyer, James Lee Bright, knows that such investigative methods, if not conducted properly, can step outside the legal boundaries.

If you are being investigated or have been charged with credit card fraud, call our firm. We thoroughly review your situation, the authorities' investigative procedures and evidence gathered. Then, we work to build an aggressive defense case for you including negotiating dismissed or lessened charges and penalties.

Contact us for a free initial consultation. Having worked with hundreds of clients over the years, Attorney Bright is experienced in presenting an effective criminal defense cases to a judge or jury.

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