Nationally Recognized Texas White Collar Crime Lawyers
While not an actual legal term, white collar crime got it’s name in the early 1900s from the people most likely to commit the crimes, professionals in white -collared shirts. These charges are synonymous with businesses and high wealth individuals in media, but are actually far more varied.
At napname, we defend our clients in Austin against white collar criminal allegations in state and federal court. We’ve earned local and national accolades for the work we do, but what sets us apart is how we treat our clients. We put you first and defend your name and freedom with all the resources we possess.
What Crimes Are Considered White Collar In Texas
The most commonly charged as white collar crimes are fraud and embezzlement, but this category of charge can also include:
- Forgery
- insider trading
- identify theft
- bribery.
White collar crime accusations are serious and convictions carry stiff penalties in both state and federal court including heavy fines, prison, forfeiture of assets, restitution, etc.
Am I Being Investigated For A White Collar Crime?
Different agencies investigate white collar crimes in Texas. On a national level the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.), Internal Revenue Services (I.R.S.), Securities and Exchange Commission (S.E.C.) and the U.S. Treasury can all contribute to a white collar investigation. These federal agencies may also deploy local authorities to assist.
You need to contact a Texas white collar lawyer if you:
- receive a subpoena to appear for a grand jury;
- receive a “target letter” from a federal agency stating an investigation is necessary; or
- are contacted by local or federal authorities.
Any information you provide can be later used against you in the court of law.
Defending Texas White Collar Crime Charges
Just because one is charged with a crime, does not mean they are guilty of that crime. Defenses such as “lack of intent”, that is lacking the required intent to commit the crime or entrapment, where a person would not have committed the offense but for an undercover officer’s persuasion are a few white collar crime defenses. So is duress, where a person was forced by someone else to commit the crime.
Whatever the circumstances of the charges ahead of you, we will be with you. We defend clients from any charge, with all of the strength and skill we’ve earned over the decades we’ve practiced. Call 713-338-2743 or send an email using this form to get started.
