If you have been charged with or are even being investigated for a white collar crime, you need an experienced and aggressive criminal lawyer who understands the many characteristics of the system. While there is no strict definition of a 'white collar crime', the term refers to a financially motivated nonviolent crime. This includes, but is not limited to tax evasion, trademark and copyright infringement, forgery, insider trading, embezzlement, money laundering, identity theft, mortgage or bankruptcy fraud, bank or credit card fraud, mass marketing fraud, etc.
Why Do I Need A Lawyer Who Deals With White Collar Crimes?
Many, if not most, white collar offenses can be extremely complicated, which means that your lawyer has to be familiar with the subject matter and the specific laws pertaining to it. For example, you never want to hire a civil litigation lawyer to handle a criminal case. Civil litigation cases and criminal cases are tried through a different court system with different judges and procedures that must be followed. Selecting an experienced attorney, like myself, is important for ensuring that your case is not compromised due to rookie mistakes.
White collar offenses can include an extensive variety of crimes. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), these crimes account for approximately $300 billion in loss each year, something that is obviously not taken lightly by law enforcement and the justice system. There is a common misconception that people convicted of white collar crimes get lighter sentences. However, prosecutors have been seeking harsher penalties. In cases involving major fraud, judges and juries have proved themselves more than willing to put people away for anywhere from twenty years to the rest of their lives, making it important to hire a skilled criminal lawyer.
Also note that white collar crimes can be prosecuted at both the state and the federal level and can involve more than one agency. For example, if there is any kind of alleged mail fraud, inspectors from the postal service will be involved in the investigation. These cases can become complicated quickly and a conviction could lead to a significant term of incarceration in a federal penitentiary, severe fines, forfeiture of assets, and other financial penalties.
Don't Wait To Hire An Experienced Criminal Lawyer
White collar offenses can include an extensive variety of crimes. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), these crimes account for approximately $300 billion in loss each year, something that is obviously not taken lightly by law enforcement and the justice system. There is a common misconception that people convicted of white collar crimes get lighter sentences. However, prosecutors have been seeking harsher penalties. In cases involving major fraud, judges and juries have proved themselves more than willing to put people away for anywhere from twenty years to the rest of their lives, making it important to hire a skilled criminal lawyer.
Also note that white collar crimes can be prosecuted at both the state and the federal level and can involve more than one agency. For example, if there is any kind of alleged mail fraud, inspectors from the postal service will be involved in the investigation. These cases can become complicated quickly and a conviction could lead to a significant term of incarceration in a federal penitentiary, severe fines, forfeiture of assets, and other financial penalties.
Don't Wait To Hire An Experienced Criminal Lawyer
Note that all too often the first intimation that you are being investigated for a crime is when state and/or federal law enforcement, armed with search warrants, show up unannounced at your business or home. While this will almost certainly catch you off guard, you must remember that while you cannot resist a search with a warrant, you do have the right to call an attorney. Warrants are typically limited in scope, so this does not give law enforcement carte blanche to search within the officer’s discretion. You also have the right to refuse to answer any questions law enforcement may ask you. You should firmly, but politely, decline to speak with any officials and immediately call my office.
As your criminal lawyer, I will first contact the agency in charge of the investigation to determine the exact nature of the inquiry, which will tell me how to proceed. Additionally, I understand that white collar crimes can be the result of an honest financial mistake, a poor business decision or agreement, or you could simply be falsely accused. I will investigate every detail, and comb through and analyze thousands of pages of financial documents along with interviewing witnesses. I know how to build strong cases with positive results and will work diligently to protect your freedom.
As your criminal lawyer, I will first contact the agency in charge of the investigation to determine the exact nature of the inquiry, which will tell me how to proceed. Additionally, I understand that white collar crimes can be the result of an honest financial mistake, a poor business decision or agreement, or you could simply be falsely accused. I will investigate every detail, and comb through and analyze thousands of pages of financial documents along with interviewing witnesses. I know how to build strong cases with positive results and will work diligently to protect your freedom.
