White collar crimes can be described as theft by deception, almost always involving money. When people think of white collar crime, they often think of complex schemes as depicted by Hollywood movies. And it’s true that “engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity” (also known as RICO) is one type of white collar crime.

However, the fact of the matter is that a wide variety of activities have the potential to lead to white collar charges. Examples of white collar crimes include, but are not limited to:

 

White collar crimes can be made at either the state or federal level, depending on the specifics of the alleged activity. In fact, many times white collar charges are made both state and federal level. If you are facing white collar charges, you want an attorney who is experienced in both state and federal courts and who can create a comprehensive defense strategy. Having a single attorney defending you against all your white collar charges can also be a cost savings compared to hiring two attorneys to defend against the same charge in two different jurisdictions.

 

 

The majority of white collar crimes are felonies, which is the most serious type of crime. In addition, having a white collar crimes conviction on your record has the potential to irreparably damage your professional reputation. They are considered “crimes of honesty” and with white collar crime having made headlines via the Bernie Madoff scandal, you are not just facing fines and jail time.

 

Unfortunately, a white collar crimes conviction can lead to collateral consequences, including difficulty finding or keeping a job. A conviction can also limit your opportunities for promotion into positions of responsibility. These limitations not only impact your reputation, they may have a negative effect on your earnings potential.

 

Because white collar crimes are often enormous, complicated, and time consuming. Unfortunately, this means that innocent people can become involved in these schemes without even realizing it. Other times, people are desperate because they are facing financial difficulties. The economic “recovery” has not been as sustained or robust as many people have hoped, and many people are still struggling. We believe in listening to the client’s whole story, and taking that into account when crafting a defense. We don’t believe in making assumptions, but will ask as many questions as needed to understand your situation.

 

Often, we find that developing strong working relationships with our clients leads to insights that would not have been possible had the interaction been more formal. If you have been charged with a white collar crime in or around Atlanta at either the state or federal levels, you don’t have time to waste. The sooner you have an attorney on your side, the sooner they can stand up for your rights. Contact our firm today for your free initial consultation.

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