Have you been accused of a white collar crime? White collar convictions can be very serious because they could have significant effects on your finances and career prospects for many years to come — perhaps even the rest of your life.
When you have been accused of such a crime, you are facing the following prospects:
Ongoing Reparations For The Amount In Question
White collar crimes have a tendency to involve large sums of money. If you are found responsible, you could find yourself forced to pay substantial reparations, including the original amount and certain damages.
Difficulty Achieving Positions Of Trust In The Future
A white collar conviction may make it impossible for you to sustain the level of income to which you are accustomed. Since many white collar crimes involve abuse of a position of trust, any such conviction — even a false conviction — severely limits career opportunities.
When you are dealing with such serious circumstances, it’s important to retain an attorney who understands the complex landscape of white collar crimes. Both federal and state laws can be at issue during your defense.
You should make the decision of which law firm to work with on the basis of multiple factors, but the most important of these is a personal consultation. Still, by researching the matter as you are doing right now, you are taking an important first step.
What Are The Key Factors In White Collar Criminal Defense?
First and foremost, you should never feel pressured to make a statement or discuss the matter without the presence of an attorney. Even emphatic statements of your innocence can be used against you by a motivated plaintiff. Choosing a lawyer should be your first step.
Understand that a key element of many white collar crimes is willful and intentional action that brings injury to a person or organization that has placed you in a position of trust. Accidental and negligent failure to discharge duties correctly are typically considered lesser issues.
Also understand that even when apparently serious accusations have been leveled, settlements or agreements outside the court setting may be possible. This will help you avoid some of the most significant potential impacts of a white collar conviction.
However, defense strategy in white collar situations is very complex and can’t be described in full detail in the span of a blog post. To get personalized information about your own potential defense, make contact with the experts at the Law Offices of Naiburg, Obedin and Weissman.