Practice
White-collar charges
Fraud, embezzlement, identity theft and tax charges often begin long before an arrest, with a letter, a subpoena or a visit from an agent. The earlier we start, the more there is to work with.
If you've been contacted
Don't explain yourself to investigators before you've spoken to a lawyer, however reasonable it feels. Call us, and we'll speak to them for you.
What we do
- Read the subpoena or target letter and tell you what it means
- Speak for you with investigators and prosecutors
- Go through the records with an accountant where the numbers matter
- Defend the case in state or federal court if it's charged
Your business and your license
A charge can reach your employer, your clients or a professional license before it reaches a courtroom. We plan for those conversations as well as for the case.
Sample matters
Where investigations turn
Not charged
An investigation isn't a case yet.
Grand jury subpoena, small-business owner. We walked the prosecutor through the records, and no charges were filed.
Charges reduced
A mistake is not a scheme.
Embezzlement, bookkeeper. A misdemeanor and repayment in place of a felony.
Sample matters, shown as illustrations. Every case is different, and past results don't guarantee a similar outcome.
Questions about white-collar charges
An agent left a card at my house. What do I do?
Don't call the agent back yourself. Call us; we'll find out what the investigation is about and whether you're a witness or a target.
I received a subpoena for documents. Do I have to comply?
A subpoena is a legal order, but how and what you produce matters. We review it with you and respond for you.
Can I keep working while I'm under investigation?
Usually. Some professions have reporting duties, and we'll tell you whether yours does.