White Collar Defense

White-collar criminal charges are often more serious than people realize. They are not minor offenses that lead to a slap on the wrist. Frequently, people accused of white-collar crimes, such as fraud or money laundering, may face federal prosecution. Even when they...

When it comes to the resolution of white-collar criminal cases, plea deals are common. These agreements typically involve a defendant pleading guilty to a lesser charge—or fewer charges—in exchange for a reduced sentence or the dismissal of other counts.  While plea...

Insider trading allegations are among the most common white-collar crimes prosecuted in the United States. Insider trading involves misusing company information to make investment decisions. Executives, shareholders and others with non-public information about...

People sometimes refer to financial crimes as white-collar crimes because these offenses have a strong association with those in white-collar careers. White-collar criminal charges range from various types of fraud to money laundering and embezzlement. Technically,...

Facing criminal charges in West Virginia can be a frightening experience, especially if you have never encountered any legal problems in the past. In some cases, the charges are cut-and-dry and easy to understand, such as shoplifting or auto theft. Other issues are...

When a person in West Virginia or elsewhere buys or sells a public company’s stock using private, material information about the company, it is illegal. When the court hands down a conviction regarding such crimes, penalties are often quite severe and can include jail...

Financially motivated crimes lack an element of violence, but they still carry the potential for serious penalties if convicted of these types of offenses. Simply because no one suffered injuries does not mean that the stakes are not high. White-collar crimes are all...

The phrase “white collar crime” refers to a broad range of issues that constitute illegal activity that is typically non-violent in nature and that one engages in for personal gain. Within the category of white-collar crimes is a sub-category: intellectual property....

If facing any type of criminal charge, you understand that your future is at stake. If convicted of a crime, you could find yourself facing a range of criminal penalties that may include time behind bars, expensive fines and more. Consequences can also impact other...

The phrase “white-collar crime” refers to various types of unlawful behavior that typically results in a personal financial gain to the perpetrator. Such crimes are almost always non-violent. The term “fraud” is associated with numerous schemes conducted in person,...