Criminal Defense - Fraud and Embezzlement

There are those people too, who purposely set out to gain something by taking what is not theirs, by misrepresenting themselves, or other circumstances, like using someone else's credit cards or checks.

Either way, the assistance of an attorney can often lessen the impact of these actions on your life. There have been cases when an experienced criminal defense attorney has been contacted before the person is actually charged, and the attorney has been able to keep them from being charged at all.

White Collar crime is another name for some types of fraud or embezzlement. You don't need a gun to steal. More money is stolen by white-collar criminals than by bank robbers. A white-collar criminal is one 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. But even if it doesn't look like normal stealing, it's just as serious a crime and you can go to jail for just as long a time 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 an experienced 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 will speak to the prosecutors and judge on your behalf, and may often be able to work out a deal that keeps you out of jail or, quite possibly, prevent you from even having a felony or misdemeanor on your public record.