White-Collar Crime Charge Defense Information Guide
White-collar crimes are often classed as felonies, felonies are the most serious class of crimes. White-collar criminal matters can be the cause of great stress to you and your family. You may be the subject of an investigation by law enforcement, or you may have already been charged with a criminal act. Whatever the exact circumstances, consult with experienced white-collar defense lawyer, William M. Butler, Jr., as soon as possible, especially if things are still in the investigative stage. For immediate assistance, call him at 502-582-2020, or contact him via email or text to schedule your initial confidential consultation.
William M. Butler, Jr. is a seasoned, aggressive Kentucky white collar crime defense attorney, who has handled high-stakes financial crimes trials for over 35 years. He works hard to keep clients out of jail, and to maintain their reputations in business and in the community at large. Often, he has been able to put an end to matters at the investigation stage, avoiding the filing of any criminal charges. In other cases, he has successfully defended his clients at trial. William Butler has compiled an impressive record of positive results, and he can help you too. Please see his Case Results and Testimonials. You can trust that Mr. Butler will aggressively defend you at every stage of the process, keeping you educated and informed. He will arm you with the knowledge that you need, to make decisions that are best for you and your family.
White Collar Crime – An Overview
Crimes that do not involve physical violence, and that relate largely to financial matters, are often called white-collar crimes. White collar crimes involve most of the same legal principles as do other crimes, and people charged with white-collar crimes have the same rights and protections as defendants accused of other crimes. On the other hand, white-collar offenses are often complex and involve numerous complicated legal and factual issues. The possible penalties include fines, prison sentences, restitution, and criminal forfeiture. If you have been charged with a white-collar crime, call today to schedule a consultation with an experienced white-collar criminal defense attorney.
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Fraud
Black’s Law Dictionary (8th ed. 2004) defines fraud as “a knowing misrepresentation of the truth or concealment of a material fact to induce another to act to his or her detriment.” The injury in fraud is usually depriving a person of money or other property that rightfully belongs to that person. Fraud crimes are classified according to the type of transaction in which the deception occurred. Fraud is a serious and broadly defined criminal offense. Criminal fraud is a charge that can be brought against a business, as well as against an individual (a business cannot be put in prison, but it can be hit with substantial fines). A charge of fraud — let alone a conviction — can seriously damage the reputation of a person or company. Zealous legal representation is critical in fraud cases, as in all criminal cases, so it is critical for an accused to seek help from a white-collar criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.
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Grand Jury Investigations
A grand jury is a powerful tool that federal prosecutors can use to investigate and gather information about white-collar crimes. The grand jury has the power to subpoena witnesses to testify and produce documents for review in an effort to gain information about an individual’s involvement in a white-collar crime and to see if there is enough evidence to indict that person.
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Other Types of White Collar Crime
The term white-collar crime encompasses a wide variety of criminal acts that are committed in a business or professional setting to achieve financial gain. This article provides general information about a few of the more common types of white-collar crime: conspiracy, embezzlement, Medicare Fraud, tax evasion, and money laundering.
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Penalties for White Collar Crime
The most frightening part of being a defendant in a white-collar criminal case — or any criminal case — is the potential penalties if convicted. Most white-collar defendants have no prior experience with the criminal justice system, and, understandably, the uncertainty of their future looms large in their minds. In addition to criminal penalties, many white-collar offenses may give rise to civil lawsuits, brought either by the federal or state government or by the victims of the offense. Any civil liability imposed as a result of these suits is in addition to, and not a substitute for, the penalties imposed in the criminal case.
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White-Collar Crime Resource Links
National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C)
The non-profit National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) provides information on white-collar crime issues and provides a newsletter, “The Informant.”
Types and schemes of white-collar crime
This page from the National Check Fraud Center defines dozens of individual types of white-collar crime, from bank fraud to Ponzi schemes.
White-collar crime: an overview
Contains general information about white-collar crime, provided by the Legal Information Institute (LII).
White-collar crime and fraud
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) website contains information about FBI programs, white-collar crime, fraud, and links to news and interesting cases.
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)
This network, organized under the federal Department of the Treasury, provides information about financial crimes, including links to laws, enforcement information, and regulatory activity.
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Secure Legal Counsel
Be proactive, do not hesitate to get legal help if you have been accused of a financial or white-collar crime in Louisville, Lexington, or elsewhere in Kentucky. For over 35 years, William Butler has skillfully defended thousands of clients, compiling an impressive record of positive results, and he can defend you too. For immediate assistance, call white-collar criminal defense lawyer, William M. Butler Jr., at 502-582-2020 or contact him via email or text to schedule your initial confidential consultation. Please see our Case Results and Testimonials.
DISCLAIMER: This site and any information contained herein are intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Seek competent legal counsel for advice on any legal matter.
