Client facing 30 years in prison for bank fraud and wire fraud in massive car dealership fraud scheme. After defense investigation revealed he knew little, if anything, we negotiated a plea wherein the client was offered misprision of a felony, and ultimately sentenced to only six months in a federal camp. Sellers Law Firm filed lengthy objections to the federal judge’s $40 million restitution order. After sentencing, the client appealed. In August 2023, the Fifth Circuit reversed the restitution order and remanded the case for a new hearing on restitution.
Federal bank and wire fraud investigation – USA v. S.R. (Jan 2022)
