Georgetown White Collar Crime Defense Attorneys
Dedicated Defense for White Collar Crimes 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.
Common Types of White Collar Crimes We Defend
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
Understanding 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
Real People. Real Wins.
Review Some of Our Results to See for Yourself What We’ve Worked to Achieve
As Georgetown criminal attorneys, we recognize the importance of what we do. Our goal is to help our clients face brighter futures, all while protecting their constitutional rights to the fullest. We couldn't be more proud of the people we've helped and the lives we've changed.
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Case dismissed Tax Violation
We successfully represented a client charged with a tax-related violation, negotiating with the investigating agency and prosecution to secure a dismissal.
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No Charges Pursued Child Abuse
We recently represented a person being investigated for sexually abusing a child. We interviewed him, worked with law enforcement, and provided an interview. As a result, no charges are being pursued.
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Case Dismissed Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Our client was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon family violence. We were able to get the case reduced to a misdemeanor and ultimately dismissed.
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Case dismissed Leaving the Scene of an Accident
We represented a person charged with leaving the scene of an accident. After reviewing the evidence, working with the client, and meeting with the prosecutor we were able to secure a dismissal.
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Case Dismissed Theft Case
We negotiated a dismissal by identifying issues with the case for our client accused of theft.