Brooklyn
White Collar criminal defense lawyer
Providing Defense Counsel in White Collar Crime Cases in Brooklyn, NY
The term “white collar crime” refers to nonviolent offenses that typically involve financial matters. Typically, those guilty of white collar crimes engage in these actions for personal gain. While the term “white collar crime” may sound relatively innocuous, the reality is that prosecution for any white collar crime can entail severe penalties, including years in prison, asset forfeiture, and restitution to victims. If you have been accused of any white collar crime in Brooklyn, a white collar criminal defense attorney is your best asset in this situation.
At the Law Offices of Robert Tsigler, PLLC, our team has years of experience handling complex white collar crime cases involving complicated financial issues. We understand that these cases often involve highly technical issues, and we have professional contacts we can consult to assist our clients with the complexities of their cases. We are committed to providing responsive communication to every client we represent, so you can rely on our team to provide the detail-oriented legal representation you need to navigate your white collar crime case with confidence.
Examples of White Collar Crime Cases We Handle
- Bribery, or the illegal exchange of money for influence with a public official. For example, offering an elected official a large sum of money or an exceptionally generous donation in exchange for a desired change in public policy would be a clear example of bribery.
- Racketeering, or the creation of a problem with the intention of pushing a coercive, fraudulent, or otherwise exploitative scheme on those afflicted by the created problem.
- Money laundering. This activity describes a legitimate business funneling cash from illegal activities through their operations to disguise the origin of the illegal funds. For example, disguising cash from drug sales as revenue from legitimate sales would qualify as money laundering.
- Insider trading. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the United States upholds strict rules for trading stocks and other investments. It is illegal to conduct stock trades using insider information that has not been released to the public. For example, if you own stock in your company and learn that the company is going to cease operations very soon, you cannot sell your stock until a formal press release notifies the public that the company is closing.
- Insurance fraud. Conducting any type of fraud for the purpose of obtaining an insurance settlement is one of the most common examples of white collar crime in the US.
- Credit card fraud, which can include obtaining a credit card using someone else’s identity or falsifying information to obtain a credit card.
- Wire Fraud. A common type of fraud committed by white collar criminals is wire fraud. This occurs when someone uses communication means outside of face-to-face interactions to scam someone (or an institution) out of its money or other valuables. Wire fraud can happen over the phone, emails, text messages, flyers or any other type of non-verbal communication. If intent to commit wire fraud can be proven, the guilty party can serve between 20 and 30 years in prison and pay a fine of up to $1 million, depending upon whether they scammed an individual or financial institution.
- Tax evasion. Many wealthy individuals attempt to conceal assets to protect them from taxation, but this can lead to severe legal penalties.
- Public corruption. Elected officials have a legal obligation to discharge the duties of their office in good faith. If a public official accepts money in exchange for policy changes, this is a clear example of corruption.
- Embezzlement, or the stealing of funds or assets from one’s workplace for personal gain, is a white collar crime that carries severe criminal penalties and can potentially invalidate the offender’s professional licenses in some cases.
These are just a few examples of the white collar crime cases our firm can help you handle. Depending on the severity of a white collar criminal offense, the case could be prosecuted in state or federal court. It is vital to hire legal counsel with the experience necessary for navigating the complexities of your case and the technical details it is likely to include.
We understand that these cases often involve very complicated financial issues, and we have the experience and professional resources to help you craft the strongest possible defense. It is vital to understand the fact that these crimes may not be violent in nature, but they are still prosecuted very aggressively and tend to result in severe penalties.
Potential Punishment for White Collar Crime Conviction
The penalties for white collar crimes fluctuate based on the amount of money involved, the length of time the criminal activity continued, and the degree of deception, obfuscation, or fraud the defendant conducted to continue with their criminal activity. The penalties for conviction of a white collar crime can potentially include:
- Fines in proportion to the severity of the offense.
- Restitution to the victims of the offense in addition to liability for civil damages the offense caused the victims.
- Loss of professional licenses.
- Restriction from engaging in certain financial activities.
- Forfeiture of assets, particularly assets gained from the criminal activity.
- Imprisonment in state or federal prison depending on the severity of the offense.
What to Expect from Your Brooklyn White Collar Criminal Defense Lawyer
When you hire the Law Offices of Robert Tsigler, PLLC to represent you as your Brooklyn white collar criminal defense attorneys, our team will carefully review the prosecution’s case against you, determine whether any due process violations occurred in the handling of your case, and examine the evidence in play to determine your best available defenses. Many white collar crime cases involve very technical and complex financial details, and we may consult with outside experts to provide the most robust defense possible. For example, we may consult a forensic accountant to help us develop a paper trail that establishes your innocence.
Rest assured that when you choose the Law Offices of Robert Tsigler, PLLC to represent your case, we will exhaust every available defense on your behalf, handle plea bargaining with the prosecution if necessary, and ultimately do everything in our power to minimize sentencing in your case. If you are ready to discuss your legal options with a Brooklyn white collar criminal defense attorney, contact us today to schedule a case evaluation with our team.
Criminal Defense
White Collar Results
No Charges Filed
We Set the Bar Others Strive to Reach
The White Collar Criminal Law firm of Robert Tsigler, PLLC is Ready to Fight for You!
DON'T
DELAY
discuss your case right away.
