White Collar Crimes Lawyers

White collar crimes are typically financial crimes that are non-violent in nature and are committed for financial gain. Generally, these crimes involve some form of fraud, and theft through deception. Because large sums of money are usually involved with white-collar crimes, these crimes can carry considerable prison terms and financial restitution. In certain white-collar cases involving a loss amount in excess of $100,000.00, a prison sentence is mandatory upon conviction.

Unlike many other criminal offenses, people involved in white collar crimes may be aware that they are under investigation before actually being charged with a criminal offense. Defending these types of cases requires a careful review of all documents, records, and financial information. The attorney must have a complete understanding of all aspects of the case.

White Collar Crimes can include, but are not limited to:

• Fraudulent Schemes
• Securities Fraud
• Tax Evasion
• Mortgage Fraud
• Racketeering
• Illegally Conducting an Enterprise
• Money Laundering
• Bank, Mail, and Wire Fraud
• Possession of a Forgery Device
• Bad Checks
• Credit card fraud
• Extortion
• Forgery
• Counterfeiting
• Embezzlement
• Identity theft
• Theft
• False Reporting
• Conspiracy
• Postal Fraud

If you are facing charges for a white collar crime, it is important to consult with an attorney who has often defended these types of crimes. These types of crimes will usually call into question the mens rea or “state of mind” of the defendant. The prosecutor in these cases must prove that the defendant acted with bad intention and did not simply make a mistake. This is where an experienced white collar crimes defense attorney is needed.

Some criminal defense attorneys do not endeavor to represent people in such cases because of the potential for complexity in defending them. Our attorneys have over 25 years of experience in criminal law, and more specifically in defending white collar crime cases.

We will provide the best representation possible for people accused of white collar crimes. To schedule a Strategy Session with an experienced white collar crimes attorney, contact the Attorneys for Freedom today or call our Arizona office at 480-755-7110 or Hawai’i office at 808-647-2423.