White-Collar Lawyer

Our Approach

White-Collar lawyers represent people accused of theft crimes involving money.
We will be honest about your chances of winning your case. We never guarantee results. However, we absolutely guarantee that we will aggressively fight for you! Your case is as important to us as it is to you. Your freedom is on the line. Each case is different and we welcome the opportunity to protect & defend you.

White-collar Lawyers & Embezzlement

White-Collar lawyers usually represent people accused of embezzlement.

Embezzlement can take many forms. It usually means that you were entrusted with your employer’s money and you stole from him/her. You were in a position of power or control of your employer’s books and/or money and you found a way to “convert” his/her to your own.

In some cases, you were given money to invest on behalf of someone else, and you deceived that person by using their money for personal gain. Embezzlement is a theft offense and depending on the amount of money that you stole, you could face up to ten years in prison.

Most common white-collar crime

Most often, white-collar lawyers represent people accused of committing crimes that involve embezzlement.
If you hold a management position, you probably exercise control over your employer’s funds.
If you are accused of converting or diverting your employer’s funds for personal gain, then you are facing embezzlement charges.

Your choice of white-collar lawyer is critical. It is very important to get your “legal defense” off to a good start. You need a skilled white-collar lawyer who has extensive experience representing people in these types of complex cases.

At our firm, we take the time to patiently listen to your side of the story. Next, we explain your rights, the legal process, and the options you have available.

What is meant by white-collar crime?

White-collar crimes refer to “non-violent” crimes in the sense that alleged victims did not suffer “physical” injury. However, State Prosecutors have successfully argued before the courts that White-Collar crimes are more damaging than any other types of crimes because they destroy families and businesses.

Prosecutors will argue that these types of crimes are typically motivated by greed. White-collar convictions have resulted in harsh and severe prison sentences. If you’ve been accused of a financial crime, you may be in for the fight of your life. You need a top-rated white-collar lawyer to defend you.

Do not give law enforcement additional time to build a case against you.
Retain legal counsel immediately.

White-Collar examples

Bribery is when an unauthorized benefit is given or received in return for some action, such as a vote or official duties by a state official. If it involves a federal official or the use of the US Postal Service, or if it involves a project that uses federal funds, it becomes a federal crime.
Copyright infringement is per se a federal crime, unless it involves sound or video piracy, which is covered by New Jersey law. Cybercrime includes accessing, altering or destroying computer data or software without proper authorization, or disrupting access to the Internet. If it involves a protected computer, or those used in interstate commerce or by the federal government, it becomes a federal crime.
Embezzlement Related Offenses
Embezzlement is included under the state crime of theft. Forgery is an unauthorized writing, made with the intent to defraud, that claims to be the writing of someone else.
Money Laundering includes any type of property obtained from criminal activity disguised in financial transactions for the purpose of avoiding reporting requirements.

There are various degrees and the fines can reach up to $500,000.

The federal crime of racketeering also has a fine of up to $500,000 or twice the value of the property, plus imprisonment up to 20 years.

white-collar Penalties

The penalties for white-collar crimes in New Jersey vary depending on the amount of money that is involved and depending on the “injuries” to victims.
If you are convicted of white-collar crime, you may be sentenced to prison.
Even though white-collar crimes are not violent and don’t necessarily cause the physical harm that violent crimes cause, a conviction can still result in a sentence of incarceration.

House Arrest.
A person may be sentenced to home confinement instead of jail or prison for a white-collar crime. Under house arrest, a person’s travel outside the home is limited, and he or she must wear an electronic monitor at all times.
Probation.
A sentence of probation would come with certain conditions that a person has to meet. This could include reporting regularly to a probation officer, maintaining employment or attending school, or restricting access to the Internet.
Fines.
A white-collar crime conviction can result in fines climbing into the thousands of dollars, on top of other punishments levied.
Restitution.
A person can also be ordered to pay back victims who were financially harmed. This could be ordered in addition to the fines.

When you hire us, our New Jersey white-collar lawyer will fight with everything we have to defend & protect you.

white-collar crime subpoenas

If you are being investigated for a white-collar offense, you may receive a subpoena. When you receive a subpoena, immediately consult with a New Jersey white-collar lawyer.

If you receive a subpoena do not panic. Call us immediately. Law enforcement needs information and will ask you to either “cooperate” or give a “statement”.

If you appear voluntarily, then the police do not need to warn you of your right to an attorney. You may be the suspect and it is very dangerous to answer any questions or make any statements.
Never speak to law enforcement without first retaining legal counsel.

Call a white-collar lawyer today!

Contact our white-collar lawyer for a free consultation.

The best way for us to help you is to patiently listen to your side of the story. Your version of events will serve as the basis for your legal defense. It is during these initial meetings that your memory of the event is fresh in your mind.

We understand that your choice of attorney could mean the difference between your freedom and spending years in prison.

When you hire an attorney, you are entering a long-term relationship. For this reason, it is important that you feel comfortable with the white-collar lawyer that you choose to represent you.