The Law Office of Ernest Acevedo III assists clients facing financial and white collar criminal allegations in San Antonio and Bexar County. Counsel can review the records, your role, and the claimed intent behind disputed transactions.
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Financial allegations, including fraud and embezzlement, often involve extensive records and disputed interpretations of transactions. Understanding your role, authority, and communications is essential to evaluating the accusation.
Following the transactions
A financial investigation may involve business accounts, customer payments, expense records, contracts, or transfers between several parties. Counsel can examine the conduct alleged, the claimed loss, and the evidence concerning knowledge and intent. An unexplained transaction requires context before its significance can be assessed.
Documents and decision making
Bank statements, accounting records, emails, internal policies, and approval histories may help establish who made decisions and who had access to funds or information. A detailed timeline can reveal differences between an accusation and the underlying documentation, particularly where several employees or business partners were involved.
Preparing for a confidential review
Bring investigative correspondence, subpoenas, charging documents, and a list of relevant accounts or organizations. Explain your job responsibilities and any documents already requested. Ask the office how to organize and securely provide records for an efficient review of the allegations and potential defense options.
Understanding decisions inside a financial record
An account entry may not explain who authorized a payment, what agreement applied, or who had access to a system. Counsel can compare transaction histories with contracts, emails, approval records, and job responsibilities. A useful chronology separates routine business activity from the conduct investigators question. In matters involving several people or entities, identifying each person’s authority and communications can help clarify the allegation without treating every transaction as evidence of the same conduct.
Preparing to speak with counsel
Identify relevant accounts and systems, the period under review, and any subpoena or investigator request. Preserve records in their existing form and discuss secure collection with counsel rather than editing documents or accessing accounts without authorization. Bring agreements and correspondence that explain your duties. Tell the office about parallel civil, regulatory, or employment issues so those concerns are not overlooked during the initial review.
Experience grounded in criminal practice
Ernest grew up in San Antonio, graduated from Harvard Law School in 1994, and returned home to join his father in private practice. He served as president of the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in 2002–2003. Read Ernest’s attorney profile for his education and professional background.
White Collar Crimes questions
Can the office review a matter before charges are filed?
Contact the office about the inquiry, subpoena, or interview request. Counsel can discuss your role and the stage of the investigation before considering how to respond.
What documents are most useful initially?
Start with the request or charge, relevant agreements, a timeline, and records explaining your authority. Counsel can identify what additional financial information is needed.
What if someone else controlled the account?
Explain the access and approval arrangements and identify supporting records. The review can distinguish account ownership from the actual conduct alleged.
Related concerns and next steps
Depending on your circumstances, you may also want to discuss federal investigations or theft allegations. The office can help identify which issues need a separate review. Contact the firm at 222 South Flores in San Antonio to arrange a conversation. Please keep confidential case details out of your initial website message.