Detroit White Collar Crime Attorney
White collar crimes in Michigan encompass a large number of criminal offenses associated with deceiving a company or individual and benefiting from this deception. Common white collar crimes include embezzlement, fraud, money laundering, bribery, tax evasion, and public corruption. These offenses can be extremely damaging to your reputation and your future, and you face many penalties if convicted. You stand to lose your personal and professional relationships.
Depending on the charge itself and the nature of the alleged crime, a conviction can have serious long-term effects on your life. The possible consequences may include:
- Jail or prison time
- Expensive fines and court fees
- A permanent criminal record
- Trouble finding a job or a place to live because of your criminal history
- Loss or denial of a license to work in your profession, such as teaching, nursing, pharmacy, law, medicine, or another licensed profession
- Loss or denial of your immigration visa or green card, denial of your citizenship application, or deportation to your home country if you’re not an American citizen
- Difficulty maintaining or obtaining custody of children
If you have been charged or you believe that you are being investigated, it’s important to have an experienced Detroit white collar crime attorney on your side. Do not delay in speaking with a lawyer who can begin building your defense. An attorney can fight for reduced charges or a dismissal, depending on the evidence against you and the facts of the case.
There is also a possibility that criminal charges may be brought against you at the federal level. If this is the case, we can help you navigate the state and federal criminal defense process and represent your best interests.
Types of Michigan White Collar Crimes
- Embezzlement – If you have been trusted with funds or property, you have been given a responsibility. Taking these funds or property can result in embezzlement charges against you. Even embezzlement of money or property valued at less than $200 can lead to jail time and fines if convicted. For larger sums or values, you could face years of imprisonment and thousands of dollars in fines.
- Bribery – You can be charged with bribery for offering or seeking anything of value in exchange for preferential treatment. Many times, bribes involve public officials, corporate employees, or juries. Even if a bribe doesn’t actually go through, you can be charged with conspiracy to commit bribery.
- Fraud – In Michigan, intentionally deceiving a person or company to part with funds or property can result in fraud charges. Fraud is a fairly broad category and is typically broken down into types of fraud. If convicted, your business or other assets could be seized. We help people throughout Michigan who have been charged with all types of fraud, including food stamps fraud, securities fraud, mortgage fraud, and home improvement fraud.
- Tax Evasion – Failing to pay federal, state, or local taxes can result in years of incarceration and hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines if convicted. You can even be charged with tax evasion if you fail to file tax returns or you underrepresent your income. At Drias Law Group PLLC, we will fight your charges to achieve the best possible outcome for your case.
Hiring a Detroit White Collar Crime Attorney
Whether you have been formally charged or you are being investigated for white collar crime, we highly suggest that you consult with an experienced Detroit white collar crime lawyer to handle your case. These charges are very complex. Our attorneys at Drias Law Group PLLC are skilled and capable of launching a full investigation and evaluation of the evidence against you. We can uncover information that can help your case, determine if the State’s evidence can be suppressed, and negotiate on your behalf.
If you are being investigated for a white collar crime or you believe that you will be, do not wait until you have been formally charged. We can review your legal situation and help you understand your options. You may be able to avoid formal charges altogether.
Charged with a white collar crime? Contact us today.
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