Fraud and Embezzlement

When there are too many bills and not enough money, good people sometimes do foolish things. Maybe you only meant to borrow the money from your employer, intending to pay it back when your financial situation turned around. Or perhaps you thought it wouldn’t really hurt anyone if you used someone else’s credit cards or checks. Either way, you need high quality legal services. Even if you haven’t been charged yet, an experienced attorney may be able to help you keep it that way.

“White collar crime” is another name for certain types of fraud or embezzlement. Each year, white collar criminals steal more money than bank robbers. A white collar criminal is someone who uses illegal business practices to take money that doesn't belong to him or her. For example, someone who takes bribes or secretly diverts company money to his own bank account is a white collar criminal. Even if it doesn't seem as bad as robbery, it's just as serious a crime and in some cases you can go to jail for just as long as a violent criminal.

In many cases, business-related crimes violate federal laws and end up in a Federal Court. If you think you could be investigated for white collar crime, or if you've been arrested for such a crime, it's important for you to talk to a qualified criminal defense attorney right away, even if you are innocent.

Make sure your attorney is experienced in defending people charged with white collar crimes. He or she will know how to work with the court to make sure you get the best results. Your attorney may be able to speak to the prosecutors and judge on your behalf, and often can negotiate a deal that keeps you out of jail or, quite possibly, prevents you from even having a felony or misdemeanor on your public record.