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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Probation terminated early Extended Adjudication Probation
We represented a client who wanted to terminate their probation early. We gathered compelling evidence on their behalf and were able to have their probation terminated several years before the scheduled end date.
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Case Dismissed Theft Conviction
We recently represented 2 clients who were accused of theft. These clients were not citizens, so they could not accept a theft conviction. As a result, we were able to negotiate a deal for them to complete some upfront conditions in order to get their cases dismissed. We negotiated this deal before we were even set for our first court date. Their cases were dismissed.
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No Charges Pursued Child Injury
We recently represented a client being investigated for injury to a child. Our client was in the process of becoming a citizen and could not have this charge on her record. We worked with the detective to eventually get the investigation dropped and no charges were filed.
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Charges dropped Sex Offense Investigation
We represented a client who was under investigation for a sexual offense. Upon advising them and handling communication with law enforcement, we were able to ensure that no charges were pursued.
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Case Dismissed Assault Family Violence Causing Bodily Injury
Despite the prosecutor's initial reluctance due to our client's prior case, we successfully argued for dismissal on self-defense grounds, supported by the victim's non-prosecution affidavit, leading to a swift resolution with only two court appearances for our client.