If you’re facing charges of a white-collar crime or you’re being investigated, you should speak with a white-collar crime defense lawyer at the Hines Law Firm as soon as possible. White-collar crimes can be prosecuted by the local, state, or federal government. Even if you’re charged by your state for a crime, this won’t stop the United States attorney from building a case against you in federal court.
With every case, an attorney’s goal is to protect their client’s interests as quickly and as thoroughly as possible. When a client engages us during their investigation, the goal is to close the investigation without criminal or civil charges. If charges are unavoidable, or the charges have already been filed, an attorney’s goal is to resolve their client’s case without further criminal or civil liability.
White-collar crimes are typically non-violent offenses committed by individuals or organizations in business or professional settings, usually for financial gain.
Common types of white-collar crimes include: