We Can Help With White Collar Crime Charges

White collar crimes are generally considered nonviolent crimes that use deception, misrepresentation or dishonesty committed by business professionals, entrepreneurs, or public officials through business or professional activities. No fixed definition of white collar crime exists; the term covers a wide range of criminal activities, which can be simple or complex.

Examples of white collar crimes include various types of fraud, bribery, computer crimes, identity theft, embezzlement, false statements, obstruction of justice, perjury, tax crimes, bank fraud, blackmail, money laundering, counterfeiting, forgery, check kiting and racketeering.

Fraud is a typical white collar crime that may involve many victims and millions of dollars stolen through schemes devised to defraud others out of funds, assets or services. Investment scams such as Ponzi schemes, pyramid schemes and work-at-home schemes are common types of investment fraud. Other fraud-related white collar crimes include bank fraud, credit card fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, health care fraud, Medicare fraud, insurance fraud and welfare fraud.

You May Already Be Under Investigation

Many of these white collar cases are investigated by federal law enforcement agencies, such as the FBI or the IRS and prosecuted in federal courts. The majority of these crimes are charged as felonies, punishable by state and federal prison terms, heavy fines, restitution to victims, and probation.

The investigations often begin long before you are notified and the prosecutors may have already built an aggressive case targeting you. Our attorney at the Downey Law Firm has more than 20 years of criminal defense experience and is familiar with these types of investigations and charges. We can help you deal with these situations to minimize the damage to your professional career and life.

Penalties Can Be Severe And Career Ending

Additional penalties in white collar crime cases may include the forfeiture of property, dissolution of a corporation, removal from office, loss of a permit or license, as well as civil penalties. Those convicted of white collar crimes may face the ruin of their careers and social standing and a future with a permanent criminal record, which may forever limit employment possibilities and professional licenses.

Punishment of white collar crimes by the courts has increased in the last few years. Because of this, it is imperative to have aggressive legal representation for any criminal investigation or state or federal criminal charges. If you or your company is being investigated for or have been charged with any type of white collar crime, the Downey Law Firm has the legal expertise and proven track record to make a difference in your case.

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