White Collar Crime Defense Lawyer in Lake Havasu
What is a white collar crime?
White collar crimes are most often occur in a business environment where executives or business employees are involved in them. As most businessmen wear dress shirts, "white collar" became the common term for this form of crime. They often are certain types of theft crimes, as they defraud an individual or a group, resulting in financial loss. If charged with a white collar crime in Arizona, a Lake Havasu criminal defense attorney should be immediately retained to protect your rights.
Some of the common white collar crimes that you can be charged for include:
- Fraud
- Tax fraud
- Wire fraud
- Mail fraud
- Bank fraud
- Mortgage fraud
- Credit card fraud
- Insurance fraud
- Investment fraud
- Identity theft
- Internet crimes
- Embezzlement
Penalties for White Collar Crimes
Many white collar crimes are federal crimes, resulting in much more severe penalties if convicted. Often federal law enforcement officials are involved in long term investigations, building a solid case against the individual being accused. It is therefore imperative to contact one of our attorneys from Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC to begin legal strategies that will present a strong defense on your behalf.
A conviction of a white collar crime could result in several years in a federal prison, in addition to large fines and restitution required to be paid to those who were defrauded. Once convicted, a person may no longer be able to be employed in certain types of professions, or even find employment with such a criminal record on file.
Our firm will work hard to meticulously investigate all evidence presented against you. With white collar crime cases, computer records could be misleading, as many may have access to the same computer, raising doubt as to your involvement. The manner of collecting this evidence by law enforcement can also be challenged, opening the door to a reduction of charges or possibly even a dismissal. Acting quickly in retaining legal counsel is an urgent matter in any investigation related to fraud or other white collar crime offense.
Contact a Lake Havasu White Collar Crime Defense Attorney
at once if under investigation or arrested for a white collar crime.
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