White Collar Crime Defense in Chicago:
'Theft by Another Name…'
"White collar crime" is an outdated phrase that refers to financial crimes, especially when money is stolen by means of a trick or a fraud. All kinds of people commit theft, bank fraud, credit card fraud, embezzlement and forgery.
I don't care whether you have a white collar, a blue collar or no collar at all — all I care about is making sure that I provide you with an aggressive defense and protection of your rights. If you are under investigation or have already been arrested for a white collar crime, take my advice — as an experienced criminal defense lawyer — and do the following:
- Don't say anything to the cops except your name, Social Security number if you have one, date of birth, address, and "I want to call a criminal defense lawyer."
- Other than keeping quiet, cooperate with the cops.
- Contact me immediately for help.
Don't Think You're Going to Get Caught?
It can take a while for the police to catch up with you if you commit a white collar crime like fraud or retail theft. There are paper trails to follow and financial statements to interpret. But sooner or later, the cops are probably going to come knocking on your door. How do people get caught after they have committed white collar crimes?
- Big Brother is watching. Especially for crimes like retail theft, bank fraud and identity theft, in-store security cameras are often the cops' best friends. Almost all transactions are electronically stamped with the date and time, too. If the police know when the crime occurred, they can review that time period on the security tape for suspects.
- "Let's have an informal chat." The cops may try to talk to you outside the police station before taking you into custody. Any time police officers tell you they are "investigating a crime" and ask you to "cooperate on an informal basis," thank them politely but decline. Talk to a criminal defense lawyer first. If the cops tell you it makes you look guilty, you can politely reply, "It makes me look like I'm protecting my constitutional rights."
I don't care what you're accused of doing. I care about keeping the cops and prosecutors in line and fighting for a not-guilty verdict or acceptable plea bargain.
If you need legal advice from a seasoned criminal defense lawyer about being charged with a white collar crime, contact me immediately for a free telephone consultation with an attorney who understands white collar crime.
