White Collar Crimes Lawyer in Houston
Types of White Collar Crimes
White collar crimes are typically committed in a business or commercial environment for the purpose of monetary gain. Often, white collar crimes are committed by people in high ranking roles within companies and corporations. There have been estimates that the cost of white collar crimes is in the neighborhood of $300 billion each year in the United States. Some types of white collar crimes include:
- Embezzlement
- Insider trading
- Bribery
- Computer fraud
- Credit card fraud
- Forgery
- Identity theft
While white collar crimes are not violent in nature, the penalties can be severe and prison time, either in state or federal prison, is a real possibility if convicted . You may also be ordered to pay restitution, sentenced to house arrest, probation and community service. Your professional future and reputation are at great risk and it is crucial that you contact a seasoned Houston criminal defense attorney without delay . With so many recent high profile white collar scandals, state and federal prosecutors are aggressively pursuing the harshest penalties for white collar convictions.
Our attorney at Jim Medley & Associates, P.C. appreciates the situation you are facing and will aggressively fight to protect your rights and your future no matter how aggressive the prosecution. Jim has 20 years of experience in the criminal justice arena and a proven record of success achieving results for his clients. Jim is a skilled and talented advocate for the rights of the accused and is able to energetically represent his clients while tactfully negotiating for reduced charges or even a dismissal. He has successfully had hundreds of cases dismissed and he may be able to help you achieve a positive case outcome possible when you have been charged for a white collar crime.
Defending Against White Collar Crimes
Jim's firm practices criminal defense every day of the week , and is committed to serving those who need it the most, those facing criminal charges, including all white collar crimes. When your future is on the line, you want an attorney who is devoted to defending the rights of the accused from criminal prosecution rather than attorney that dabbles in various areas of the law. Jim is regularly invited to speak at national seminars for defense lawyers seeking to improve their skills. Nominated as one of the top lawyers in Houston for the past three years, he has established a trusted reputation that inspires his client to feel confident that they are being represented by a tireless attorney dedicated to achieving results. With high quality resources to call upon, such as computer experts, forensic accountants and others as necessary, a defense against charges will be built on your behalf.
Contact a Houston white collar crimes defense attorney from the firm as soon as you can to ensure that your case is aggressively and professionally defended.