The term “white collar crimes” encompasses various types of crimes which are alleged to be committed by business people and other respected professionals, such as investment advisers and/or accountants, where it is alleged that the defendant used deceptive and/or fraudulent tactics to obtain money. If you have been accused of a white collar crime, you need aggressive and competent counsel. Leib Law has vast experience in State and Federal Court representing persons in all parts of Southern California, who have been accused of various white collar crimes including:
● Bank Fraud
● Bankruptcy Fraud
● Bribery
● Blackmail
● Credit Card Fraud
● Counterfeiting
● Embezzlement
● Extortion
● Forgery
● Identity Theft
● Insurance Fraud
● Investment Fraud
● Mail Fraud
● Money Laundering
● Ponzi Schemes
● Securities Fraud
● Tax Evasion
● Telemarketing Fraud
The sentences and punishment for such crimes are serious and can include prison terms and restitution. It is important that you hire a criminal defense team that is able to get the charges dismissed, allowing you to salvage your reputation, and/or minimize the chance of prison time or the length of any such sentence. It is also important to hire a criminal defense team that knows how to work within the system to allow you to continue with your daily activities, including earning a living, until the issues can be resolved.
If you or someone you know is being charged with a crime which is the same or similar to the ones listed above, in Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Diego, San Bernardino or Riverside County, California, contact the white collar criminal defense attorneys at Leib Law.