Criminal defense attorneys defend their clients against allegations of a wide variety of crimes. While some attorney-client relationships begin and end with a plea bargain, others go all the way to trial. In white collar crime cases, the accused often faces large fines and jail time if found guilty. This is why a strong legal defense is imperative for any accused person who wants to avoid prison and keep their job.
Some criminal lawyers dream of working on high-profile celebrity cases, while others relish the opportunity to protect everyday people from the ravages of serious crimes. The latter approach is where the real joy of criminal defense work lies. It is where you can help your clients intercept the criminal process in its early stages, and help them get back on track toward productive lives.
Defending Clients Against Fraud/White Collar Crime Charges
Criminal charges can ruin professional prospects, destroy business relationships and devastate businesses. Accusations of white-collar crime can have similar impacts on an individual’s career and reputation, especially when it comes to business executives who are charged with evading taxes or embezzlement. Such prosecutions are typically based on lengthy investigations with law enforcement and government agencies collaborating to gather evidence. This can take years and requires the assistance of a skilled white-collar defense attorney who can carefully review documents, interview witnesses and build a strong case for your client.
Whether it involves forgery, mortgage fraud or wire fraud, any accusation of white-collar crime is a serious matter. Such offenses affect the entire economy and have ripple effects on employees, customers and the community. As a result, prosecutors from New York City to Hudson Valley prosecute offenders with unrelenting vigor.
A key aspect of a successful defense is the ability to demonstrate that the defendant had no intent to commit the crime. This is a common defense in cases involving forgery and fraud, but can also be an effective defense in cases involving tax evasion. A lawyer can help their client to establish that they did not know they were committing a crime, or that they were coerced into committing the crime.
Many criminal defense attorneys, including those at Saland Law Firm, have experience in defending clients against charges of fraud and other white-collar crimes. They can challenge the legal basis of a criminal complaint by challenging intent, Fourth Amendment search and seizure rights, identity and whether a crime even occurred in the first place. Marc Hart, for example, successfully challenged the basis of a mortgage fraud case and won his client’s freedom and a clean record.
A strong defense can save your business reputation, your financial future and your family’s stability. The sooner you contact a top-notch defense attorney, the better. Contact the firm today for a free consultation about your case.
