White Collar Crime Defense

When a financial crime is committed, it is usually termed a "white collar crime".  This includes offenses such as bank fraud, mortgage fraud, computer fraud, accounting fraud, credit card fraud, identity theft, mail fraud, wire fraud, insurance fraud, counterfeiting and other such crimes.  Law enforcement in the area has "white collar crime units" who have been given the task to identify and charge those who have engaged in illegal activities related to financial matters.  Many of these crimes are charged at a federal level, as when any communication system such as phones, faxes, internet, or others is involved in the crime, they step in.   When a financial institution has been defrauded through false documentation related to loans, mortgages or credit cards, it is highly likely that the offense will be charged as a federal crime.   The criminal defense attorney defending your case should have broad experience in white collar crime cases and the federal court system as well as the personnel at that court.

Charged with a White Collar Crime?

If you are being investigated for any white collar crime, it is crucial that you get an attorney at once - before engaging in questioning by investigators.  If you are under investigation, it is only a matter of time before you are arrested, and everything you say is being carefully noted in order to use as evidence against you.  If you discover that you are being investigated for any white collar crime, immediately contact a criminal defense lawyer to protect you in this situation.

These cases often require an independent investigation by computer experts, forensic accountants and other expert witnesses in order to fight for the defense.  If another person had access to your computer terminal, this can be investigated.  Once reasonable doubt is established about the identity of the person who committed the crime, it increases the possibility of a "not guilty" verdict in the case.  You can be assured that every defense option will be fully exploited by the legal team fighting for your defense.