Miami White Collar Crime Attorneys
What are White Collar Crimes?
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has defined white collar crime as “. . . those illegal acts which are characterized by deceit, concealment, or violation of trust and which are not dependent upon the application or threat of physical force or violence. Individuals and organizations commit these acts to obtain money, property, or services; to avoid the payment or loss of money or services; or to secure personal or business advantage.” (USDOJ, 1989, p. 3.)
It can be seen by the above definition that a white collar crime is normally seen in a professional and business environment. Fraud, embezzlement, forgery and tax evasion are all common types of white collar crimes. Although these offenses are considered non-violent, the consequences of a conviction may still be quite severe. Many white collar crimes are actually federal offenses, and this typically means harsh mandatory minimum sentences based of federal sentencing guidelines, as well as investigations conducted by agencies with extensive resources and manpower to gather evidence, such as the FBI, SEC or IRS.
Consulting an Attorney
Have you or a loved one been arrested for or charged with a white collar crime? Even if you have not been charged and understand that you are the subject of an investigation of this kind, you may be at risk of facing criminal charges very soon. Working with a Miami white collar crime attorney is an important step to take if you would like to ensure your Constitutional rights are well-protected throughout the criminal process. These cases may be complex in nature, and the consequences of a conviction may be serious, including imprisonment as well as heavy fines or restitution.
At Remer & Georges-Pierre, PLLC, we are fully dedicated to helping our clients in the face of even the most serious and complex white collar cases, including wire fraud, mail fraud, tax evasion, forgery, embezzlement, public corruption, extortion, bribery, identity theft, and computer fraud.
Contact a Miami white collar lawyer at our law firm today for more information about our services and how we may be able to help you.