Georgetown White Collar Crime Defense Attorneys
Aggressively Defending Clients in Georgetown, Texas
White collar crimes are non-violent offenses that are typically committed by business professionals or government officials. These crimes are often financially motivated and involve deceit, fraud, or breach of trust. If you have been accused of a white collar crime, you need to take the situation very seriously. Even though these crimes are non-violent, they are still heavily prosecuted and can result in severe penalties.
At Winters & Chidester, we understand the gravity of your situation and are prepared to fight for you. Our Georgetown white collar crime defense lawyers have a proven track record of success and are ready to put our experience to work for you.
Call our firm today at (512) 961-4555 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our team.
Types of White Collar Crimes
White collar crimes are typically committed by professionals in the business or financial sectors. These crimes are often financially motivated and involve deceit, fraud, or breach of trust. If you have been accused of a white collar crime, you need to take the situation very seriously. Even though these crimes are non-violent, they are still heavily prosecuted and can result in severe penalties.
At Winters & Chidester, our Georgetown white collar criminal defense lawyers can help you fight charges involving:
- Antitrust violations
- Bank fraud
- Bribery
- Computer and internet crimes
- Consumer fraud
- Counterfeiting
- Credit card fraud
- Embezzlement
- Health care fraud
- Identity theft
- Insurance fraud
- Investment and securities fraud
- Money laundering
- Public corruption
- Racketeering (RICO)
- Tax evasion
What Are the Penalties for White Collar Crimes?
White collar crimes are typically prosecuted at the federal level, which means that the penalties are often more severe than those for state-level crimes. If you are convicted of a white collar crime, you could be facing years or even decades behind bars, as well as substantial fines and restitution. Additionally, a conviction will result in a permanent criminal record, which can make it difficult to find employment, housing, or even obtain a loan.
Some of the penalties for white collar crimes include:
- Lengthy prison sentences
- Steep fines
- Restitution to the victims
- Probation
- Parole
- Loss of professional licenses
- Loss of certain civil liberties
How Our Firm Can Help
If you have been accused of a white collar crime, you need to take the situation very seriously. Even though these crimes are non-violent, they are still heavily prosecuted and can result in severe penalties. At Winters & Chidester, we understand the gravity of your situation and are prepared to fight for you. Our Georgetown white collar crime defense lawyers have a proven track record of success and are ready to put our experience to work for you.
When you choose to work with our firm, we will:
- Conduct a thorough investigation into your case
- Review all available evidence
- Build a strong defense strategy on your behalf
- Negotiate with the prosecution to get your charges reduced or dismissed
- Represent you in court, if necessary
Call our firm today at (512) 961-4555 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our team.
