Portland White Collar Crime Lawyer
Types of White Collar Theft Crimes
White collar crimes entail those crimes typically associated with business people and committed in relation to their business dealings. There are many ways in which these can be used in order to cheat or deprive someone of what is rightfully theirs. White collar theft crimes can include, or can occur as part of, such offenses as:
- Embezzlement
- Larceny
- Unfair business practices
- Theft of trade secrets
- Identity theft
- Fraud
- Credit card fraud
- Bankruptcy fraud
- Mail fraud
- Health care fraud
- Insurance fraud
If you have been accused of a white collar theft crime, contact a Portland criminal defense lawyer immediately. Some of these crimes are felonies and some are also federal crimes; if convicted, you may go to prison for many years. Heavy fines may also apply, on top of restitution. It is vital you retain dedicated legal representation with the skill to develop your best possible defense to give you your best chance of avoiding these consequences.
The Role of Your Legal Counsel
White collar theft crimes are typically prosecuted very aggressively and investigated very actively. If the offense you are suspected of is considered a federal crime, federal agents may even enter your place of business while you operate. They may access files and interview employees and can cause a lot of disruption as well as unrest amongst staff and clients. For help protecting your rights and reputation during the investigatory period, contact Donald Molnar. Our firm may even be able to prevent charges from being filed at all. If your case does proceed, our tireless preparation and courtroom skill will allow us to defend you effectively at trial.
If you are being investigated for a while collar crime, contact a Portland white collar crime attorney immediately.