Overcoming White Collar Crime Charges With An Experienced Team
Due to the very nature of white collar crimes, building a strong defense against your charges can be extremely taxing. These cases often require a meticulous understanding of the details of the case, a fluent grasp of the laws involved in a particular case and enough manpower to assemble a defense strategy to pursue the outcome you deserve. Thankfully, you can get the resources you need at Reichert Law Office.
At our Grand Forks office, we have been fighting to defend clients in Northern Minnesota and North Dakota for over 25 years against all manner of criminal charges. Our time in criminal defense has taken us before the U.S. Supreme Court, and we have even won a large number of cases involving life sentences and capital punishment. Our team is prepared to act as your defense against your white collar crime case, no matter how complex it may seem.
Building A Custom-Tailored Defense
Part of what sets us apart from other law firms is the fact that we take cases that others would never touch. In the decades we have been practicing law, we have won against charges like:
- Embezzlement
- Tax evasion
- Money laundering
- Bribery
- Fraud
- Internet crimes
Our team is prepared to do what is necessary to pursue the results you deserve in your case, either by beating your charges, negotiating for an optimal plea deal, or reducing your charges. As we defend you, we will keep you informed about your case’s progress, what your options are and how we expect your case to be resolved.
How Is White Collar Crime Defined In North Dakota?
White collar crimes are often financially motivated and may be a form of fraud. As a general rule, force is not involved. This is what sets them apart from other types of crime. Rather than using force, people tend to abuse a position of power to try to manipulate the system in their favor.
For example, using a firearm to steal $1,000 from a convenience store is not a white collar crime, despite being financially motivated. However, using a position as an accountant to doctor the books while transferring $1 million to your personal account is a white collar crime. People accused of these types of crimes are often government officials, politicians, corporate executives, business owners, financial workers, tech workers and the like.
What Are The Consequences Of A White Collar Crime Conviction?
It really depends on the specifics of the crime, especially when considering the financial damage. You may face a stricter penalty or a harsher sentence for a high-value crime.
It is important to note that white collar crimes are often prosecuted as felonies. This means that you have to take them very seriously, as they could end up on your permanent record. You may also have to pay thousands of dollars in various fees and fines, and a conviction could even lead to years behind bars. Although every white collar crime is unique, you need to consider how serious these allegations really are.
Are White Collar Crimes Prosecuted At The State Or Federal Level?
All white collar crimes are different, so some of them are prosecuted at the state level and others are prosecuted at the federal level. It just depends on which laws you allegedly violated. If you only violated state laws, then the state authorities have jurisdiction and will take your case.
But, if you violated federal laws – maybe the illegal activity happened in multiple states simultaneously, meaning that the federal court has jurisdiction – then you could face federal charges. In some cases, individuals are charged both at the state and federal level at the same time or for multiple violations. White collar crimes can be very complex, and you must know what legal defense options you have.
Building Your Defense Starts Today
If you are facing charges for a white collar crime, our experienced lawyers could make the difference you are looking for in your case. Call our attorneys at 701-314-2203 or email us here to schedule your free initial consultation today.