Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer Jim Sullivan for Fraud Cases

Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer Jim Sullivan seeks real solutions to his clients’ legal problems.  In every criminal case, in order to be found guilty, the State has the burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.  Jim Sullivan fights for their clients with the primary goal to get the case dismissed or won at trial.  When that is not possible or probable, his secondary goal is to prevent his client from receiving a conviction or incarceration, such as with deferred adjudication, regular probation or pretrial diversion.  If you are charged with Fraud or any other criminal or juvenile law offense, you can call Attorney Jim Sullivan at 281-546-6428.

TEXAS PENAL CODE

TITLE 7. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY

CHAPTER 32. FRAUD

Sec. 32.01.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:

(1)  “Financial institution” means a bank, trust company, insurance company, credit union, building and loan association, savings and loan association, investment trust, investment company, or any other organization held out to the public as a place for deposit of funds or medium of savings or collective investment.

(2)  “Property” means:

(A)  real property;

(B)  tangible or intangible personal property including anything severed from land;  or

(C)  a document, including money, that represents or embodies anything of value.

(3)  “Service” includes:

(A)  labor and professional service;

(B)  telecommunication, public utility, and transportation service;

(C)  lodging, restaurant service, and entertainment;  and

(D)  the supply of a motor vehicle or other property for use.

(4)  “Steal” means to acquire property or service by theft.