California law defines white collar crimes as acts that are illegal and involve violation of trust, deceit, or concealment, and which don’t involve threats, physical force, or other types of violence. A white-collar crime is committed in order to get money, services, or property, or to avoid having to pay for money or services. Read on to learn more about white-collar crime and then call Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 for a free legal consultation from an experienced criminal defense attorney.

You should know what a white-collar crime accusation can do to you

It may seem that what you’re being accused of is minor, or simply a misunderstanding. The reality is that it could have very real repercussions for you and your family. You could spend years in position, you could lose any professional licenses, and you could find your career come to an end. In fact, even being accused of these crimes – regardless of there being no conviction – can send a shockwave through your current client list. That’s why it’s so important to work with an attorney sooner rather than later.

You need to defend your freedom and your career

It doesn’t matter what the white-collar charge is, from forgery to identify theft, from embezzlement to fraud, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side. You know that your freedom is at stake, but your professional license could be as well. We will begin by looking at all evidence against you. Once we have a good idea of the entire picture, we’ll work to create an effective strategy.

Do not speak to investigators without an attorney present. If you do, then anything you say or do can and will be used against you. Even something that seems innocent can be taken out of context and used against you. Don’t assume that you’ll know how to prevent making self-incriminating statements – you could say something that damages your case without even being aware of it.

We will work tirelessly to help you avoid a conviction

If you’ve been charged with a white-collar crime, it may feel as though there aren’t any options available. It may seem as though the only thing in front of you is jail time, an end to your career, and fines. The good news is that there is help. When you work with Law Office of Michael L. Fell, you can count on us to work tirelessly to find the best possible outcome for your case.

Your options are numerous. First, we’ll look at the evidence and if their case is weak, we’ll work to have the prosecutor drop the charges or not file them at all, if you call us early enough. If there is a wealth of evidence against you, then we will analyze every piece of it to find anything that might make the evidence inadmissible.

If the evidence stands then we may look at alternatives sentences for you. For example, you may be eligible to spend time in a restitution center instead of prison. These centers are designed to help you make up for what you’ve done and you’ll earn real wages while you’re there. Contact Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 to learn more.