Though we do not tend to picture criminals wearing suits, this is very often the case. When this happens, the crimes are very often called “white-collar crimes.” Some of these crimes can include Ponzi schemes, mortgage/insurance fraud, forgery, and more. If you are someone who has recently been charged with a white-collar crime, you are most likely now facing serious penalties that can change your life forever. If you find yourself in this precarious situation, please continue reading and reach out to our experienced Texas criminal defense attorneys to learn more about how we can help you through the legal process going forward. Here are some of the questions you may have:
What are some examples of white-collar crimes?
Generally speaking, white-collar crimes frequently involve the illegal manipulation of money. Some of these crimes are as follows:
- Bankruptcy fraud: Though many people actually do require filing for bankruptcy, others will try and lie about whether they do. This can involve outright lying, or the simple omission of facts or hiding documents. That being said, upon conviction, there is a very high risk of jail time.
- Embezzlement: Embezzlement is when someone mishandles company finances to benefit him/herself. For example, if someone funnels company money directly into their bank account, they are committing embezzlement.
- Extortion: Extortion is blackmailing a company or a person to receive monetary payments. These charges are extremely serious, so you must retain the services of an experienced attorney who is ready to fight for your rights.
What happens if I am convicted of white-collar crime?
When individuals are charged with white-collar crimes in Texas, they contact Carrol and Hinojosa to fight on their behalf. If convicted, you may face very serious penalties as well as the lifetime burdens associated with having a criminal record. Some potential consequences you may face for committing a white-collar crime are as follows:
- Home detention
- Supervised release
- Imprisonment
- Forfeitures
- Restitution
- Community confinement
- Heavy fines
To avoid these life-threatening penalties and fines, you must reach out to our experienced criminal defense firm who will aggressively fight to have your charges mitigated, or, in some cases, dropped altogether. The sooner you bring your case to our attention, the sooner we can begin fighting.
Contact our experienced Texas firm
We are knowledgeable attorneys who are ready to help preserve your freedom and keep you out of jail. If you or a loved one are facing a criminal charge in the state of Texas, reach out to our firm today. We have been defending individuals in your position for years, and we are ready to do the same for you. If you need a firm who will aggressively fight for your rights, look no further–simply contact Carrol & Hinojosa today.