White collar crimes are crimes that do not involve physical violence, and that relate mostly to financial matters. White collar crimes involve most of the same legal principles as do other crimes, and people charged with white collar crimes have the same rights and protections as defendants accused of other crimes. On the other hand, white collar offenses are often more complex, and involve numerous complicated legal and factual issues. The possible penalties include fines, prison sentences, restitution and criminal forfeiture. If you have been charged with a white collar crime, it is essential that you seek legal counsel from an experienced white collar criminal defense attorney at once so that you can preserve your rights and protect your future.

Penalties for White Collar Crime:

The most frightening part of being a defendant in a white collar criminal case — or any criminal case — is the potential penalties involved if convicted. Most white collar defendants have no previous experience with the criminal justice system, and the uncertainty of their future looms understandably large in their minds. Charges of white collar crime, such as fraud or money laundering, are personally and professionally devastating. Even the air of criminal misdealing can damage a career. The legal team at Bukh & Associates, PLLC, led by criminal defense attorney Arkadiy Bukh, has defended many white collar crime cases involving insider trading, fraud, embezzlement, securities violations, market manipulation, mortgage broker fraud, and sales practice abuses.

Estimates from analysts indicate that white collar crime cost the nation upwards of $200 billion per year. That's much more costly to society than "traditional" crimes like burglary and theft, which accounts for a fraction of that amount. As a result, prosecutors and courts are cracking down on white-collar crimes. If you have been accused of a white-collar crime, you should have an experienced advocate looking out for your interests.

Prosecutors of federal white-collar crimes such as fraud and embezzlement often rely on dubious testimony and unconstitutional methods to collect evidence and construct their case. At Bukh & Associates, we defend clients against charges of white collar crime in state and federal courts. We have the resources and the experience to handle large, complex cases involving Government agencies, financial transactions, and extensive assets. We can help you protect your rights.

Whether you are being charged with federal white-collar felonies such check fraud, bank fraud, Medicaid and Medicare fraud, internet fraud, mortgage fraud, internet crimes, credit card fraud or embezzlement, we can help you.

We have the experience you need to help you take on the prosecution.

Over the course of our criminal defense practice, we have gained an understanding of prosecutors, courts, and the criminal justice system. We can help you understand the process and prepare you for what you are facing. We have experience with issues concerning the SEC, the Department of Justice, the Department of Education, and other government agencies. When you are facing criminal action, it is important to have a knowledgeable lawyer willing to fight for you.

Many prosecutors are dedicating more resources to going after white collar crime. If convicted, the punishments for white collar crime can be severe. Every case is serious to the prosecution. You cannot afford to be careless with your defense.