Professionals and business people are sometimes charged with white collar crimes even though they didn't realize they were breaking the law. When you consider that a conviction for a white collar crime could land you in jail and cause permanent damage to your reputation, it makes sense to have a qualified attorney protecting your legal interests.
There are a number of crimes that qualify as "white collar," some of which include mail fraud, insurance fraud, tax fraud, internet fraud, and wire fraud. The Kent white collar criminal lawyers at the Law Office of Jason S. Newcombe understand how a conviction can derail your life in countless ways. You work hard to earn the trust and respect of your peers, so protect your reputation with help from a team of experienced Washington lawyers who will treat your case with the utmost discretion.
Other common white collar crimes committed in Kent include extortion, racketeering, regulatory violations, forgery, bribery, and securities fraud. If you purchase a home from someone losing it to foreclosure and then rent it back to them, you could be charged with crime. You may believe that you're conducting business in a legal way, but the government calls this practice equity-skimming. Whether or not you're aware of this law is irrelevant, because a conviction will incur punishments that are swift and severe.
If formal charges are filed against you by a grand jury, your lawyer will pursue any legal means to resolve your case favorably. We will seek to answer the following questions to aid in our effort to build a defense:
With more than 30 years of collective experience dealing with these complicated cases, we understand the value of professional representation. We may seek a diversion program if you have no prior criminal convictions, and if this program is successful you won't incur a criminal record.
Our White Collar Criminal Lawyers Will Handle Your Case ConfidentiallyOur Kent white collar criminal attorneys realize that you value your reputation, want to stay out of jail, and are eager to minimize punishments associated with a conviction. Preparing white collar cases takes time, because we need to conduct an independent investigation and review the charges against you in detail. So, don't waste any time in scheduling your consultation.
Our white collar crime lawyers routinely represent corporate executives, private business, managers, companies, private business, and business owners. We treat all of our clients with the respect they deserve, whether big or small, so contact our law office immediately and take steps to protect your freedom.