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 Resisting Arrest
We were able to secure a dismissal on behalf of a client accused of resisting arrest.
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Case Dismissed Assault Family Violence
We represented a client accused of assault family violence who was actually the victim. By highlighting significant issues to the prosecutor using our experience in family violence cases, we achieved a dismissal.
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Case Dismissed Assault Family Violence
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Case dismissed Assault Causes Bodily Injury of a Family Member
We represented a young man charged with assault causing bodily injury to a family member. After conducting our own investigation into the alleged victim, we met with the prosecutor, and the county attorney declined to prosecute the case.
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Investigation Dropped Solicitation of a Minor
Our client was under investigation for solicitation of a minor. By collaborating with the detective and presenting proof of counseling and other mitigating factors, we were able to get the investigation dropped within 10 days.