White-Collar Crimes

Tarrant County White-Collar Crime Attorneys

White-collar crimes such as fraud, forgery, embezzlement, bribery, and money laundering are taken very seriously by both state and federal prosecutors. If you learn that you are under investigation for a while-collar crime, you should contact a lawyer as soon as possible. Early legal intervention can frequently tilt the course of the government investigation more in the client's favor.

White-collar crimes usually involve money. Of course the larger the amount, the more serious the possible consequences. In many cases where the amount is large, the case could be prosecuted in federal court where the penalties are harsh under what are called the federal sentencing guidelines.

Defense of White-Collar Crimes

Evidence in a white-collar case usually involves a paper trail of evidence. The reason you should contact a lawyer sooner rather than later is to evaluate the strength of the government's case and prepare a defense. The government will have a team of investigators preparing a case against you. You should have a team of experts and investigators on your side to level the playing field.

Investigation by law enforcement in white-collar offenses is usually conducted by more sophisticated agencies. These can include the FBI, United States Postal Inspector, Office of the Inspector General, IRS and economic crime divisions of state prosecutor's offices. We have vast experience in dealing with these investigative agencies in white-collar cases. Representation of clients in these cases frequently begins in the early investigative phase before any formal charges are filed.

Oftentimes, businesses and corporations can be among the possible defendants in a white-collar case. This ads to the complexity and potential conflicts of interests between individual employees and corporate interests. Companies under investigation for these types of offenses need to consult with experienced criminal defense counsel to guide them in these complex waters.

Free consultation: If you have been charged with a white-collar crime in Texas, contact a board-certified criminal defense attorney at Ball & Hase in Arlington. In an emergency, call 817.860.5000. We answer calls 24 hours a day.