White Collar Crime

Many people tend to scoff at the notion of white collar crimes being "taken seriously". But rest assured that judges and juries have no sympathy for white collar criminals. Take the case of Kenneth Lay, for instance. Before he could be sentenced for his white collar crime he passed away due to heart problems; instead of the public being satisfied with that outcome, they were disgusted because they wanted to see him "pay" for his white collar crime activities.

This is why you need an exceptional attorney on your side if you find yourself in the position of needing defense for white collar crime accusations. Your future will be on the line, and if you hire someone without expertise, you'll pay for it in a number of ways, including:

Social stigma - The press loves to demonize white collar criminals. In fact, white collar crime stories grip the public's imagination and allow reporters to viciously attack those who have been accused. Therefore, if you are convicted of a white collar crime, you need to make sure you hire someone who understands how to deal with the press. Our legal team has this expertise and will make every effort to ensure that you have equal representation in the papers and on the television. Hence, we'll try to mitigate any social stigma that could befall you and your family during your white collar crime trial.

Loss of income - If you are accused of a white collar crime, you will likely either be terminated by your employer or will be put on suspended leave without pay. If you own your own business, you may be asked by a board of directors or your vice presidents to step down until you are acquitted of the white collar crime. Regardless of the circumstances, you can expect to lose some or all of your income, forcing your family to live in ways unaccustomed to them. You may also lose property, such as your home, car, or boat.

Jail time - White collar crimes have stiffer sentences than many would believe. As mentioned previously, judges and juries are hard on white collar criminals. Thus, you could end up in prison if you don't hire the best representative you possibly can. And make no mistake - the white collar crime prisons are not "country clubs".

If you have been accused of a white collar crime, we urgently advise you to pick up the phone or send us an email today. Don't delay; you deserve to have a team of legal professionals behind you, and we're ready to do the job right.