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A strong defense against white collar criminal charges

On Behalf of | Sep 11, 2022 | Criminal Defense

When charged with a crime, you have the right to fight the charges against you and seek the most beneficial outcome to your case. One of the most important steps in this process is understanding the nature of the charges brought by the prosecution. When you know what you are up against, you will be able to more effectively develop a defense strategy that will allow you to defend your future interests and preserve your freedom. 

Because white-collar criminal charges do not involve violence, they may not initially seem as egregious as other types of criminal allegations involving assault, physical harm or the intent to harm. However, if convicted of white collar crime, you could face extensive time behind bars and other repercussions that may impact multiple areas of your life. It is in your interests to take these types of charges seriously and fight for your future at every step. 

What is white collar crime?

White collar crime is a type of crime committed with the intent of financial gain through theft, access of private information, deception and other means. A non-violent crime, white collar criminal activity often takes place in commercial or business domains. Fraud is one of the most common types of white collar crime, but others include the following: 

  • Embezzlement – This is the crime of taking money from someone owed a specific fiduciary duty. For example, a company employee funneling money away from his or her West Virginia employer and allocating it for personal use is a type of embezzlement. 
  • Tax evasion – This is the crime of intentionally avoiding the payment of taxes through concealment of property, lying on tax returns, hiding income and taking other steps to avoid payment of what they owe.  
  • Securities fraud – Securities fraud is a type of fraud that can include things such as insider trading. This is using inside information not available to the public to make investment trading decisions. 

Even the allegation of white collar crime can have a significant impact on your business, reputation and career. If you are facing these charges or are currently under investigation for these types of activities, you would be wise to take immediate action to preserve your interests and seek the best possible outcome to your case. With the right defense strategy, you may be able to effectively fight back against these accusations, avoid a conviction and mitigate the consequences you are facing.  

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