Prescott White Collar Crime Defense Attorney
Defending White Collar Crimes in Prescott
Our current economic downturn has resulted in an upsurge in the instances of white collar crime arrests, and many individuals are suffering from the fear of conviction of a serious federal offense. Most fraud charges are taken up in federal court, and the penalties are even more severe in the federal criminal justice system than in our state courts. When seeking a Prescott criminal defense lawyer to defend you in court, what attorney you select can have a big impact on the outcome of the case. Not only do you require an attorney that is familiar with defending white collar crimes, they must have immediate access to skilled resources such as computer forensics experts or others to call upon to support the defense.
White Collar Crime Defense Lawyer in Prescott
The legal team at the Law Office of Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Schoenau, PLC has extensive experience in defending all types of white collar crimes, including the following serious offenses:
- Bank fraud
- Mortgage fraud
- Insurance fraud
- Wire fraud
- Mail fraud
- Credit card fraud
- Identity theft
- Embezzlement
Although white collar crimes are not violent, in recent years the increase in these crimes has led to a tendency for courts to impose the maximum sentence upon those convicted. These offenses have varying penalties, but often include years in federal prison. Fighting to defend your case is critical; who you choose to take on the case may have a significant influence on the outcome. Our legal team includes a former judge who has intimate knowledge of the workings of the criminal justice system, and provides outstanding support when constructing a case for the defense. Each case is given the full attention and focus necessary when seeking to provide a compelling defense for our client.
If you are under investigation for any white collar crime, it is critical that you act quickly in retaining legal counsel to protect your rights. If you are being investigated, it is very likely that an arrest warrant will soon be issued. Never answer any questions from state or federal investigators without your attorney present; you are only providing more ammunition for the prosecutor. We protect our client's rights throughout the legal process and will relentlessly pursue a favorable outcome of your case.
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