Experienced White-Collar Criminal Defense Lawyer Arkady Bukh Explains What To Do When Charged with a White Collar Offense in Brooklyn

If you, or a loved one, was charged with a white collar crime in Brooklyn (Kings County), it is essential you retain experienced and aggressive legal counsel to preserve your rights and protect your future.

White collar offenses typically involve alleged violations of federal law. As a result, you could wind up being charged and investigated by federal authorities and potentially subjected to harsh penalties, if convicted.

This is why it is critical to be proactive and hiring a lawyer sooner rather than later so they can get to work on your behalf.

What Exactly is a White Collar Crime?

White collar crimes are generally considered to be crimes that do not involve physical violence and relate primarily to financial transactions. 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. Below is a general overview of common white-collar crimes:

• Money Laundering
• Tax Fraud
• Tax Evasion
• Securities Fraud
• Identity Theft
• Perjury
• Bribery
• Credit Card Fraud
• Embezzlement
• Extortion
• Forgery
• Racketeering/RICO
• Mail Fraud
• Wire Fraud
• Bank Fraud
• Mortgage Fraud
• Insurance Fraud
• Medicare/Medicaid Fraud

Federal Agencies That Routinely Conduct White Collar Criminal Investigations

As mentioned, many white-collar crimes are investigated by federal agencies. Some of the most common agencies tasked with these investigations include:

• Internal Revenue Service (IRS);
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI);
• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); and/or
• S. Treasury.

Penalties for White Collar Crime

The most frightening part of being a defendant in a white-collar 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 quite large in their minds.

In addition to the risk of significant prison time and monetary fines is the fact that white-collar criminal charges can be personally and professionally devastating. Even the air of criminal misdealing can damage a career. The legal team at the Bukh Law Frim, PLLC, led by top-notch criminal defense attorney Arkady 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.

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Available Defenses to Combat White Collar Criminal Charges

Like any other area of criminal law, there are numerous potential defenses available to you. The right defense depends on the unique aspects of your particular case. One of the most common defenses raised in white-collar cases is a lack of the required intent to commit the crime.

Another common defense is entrapment, wherein a government agent persuades a person to commit a crime that they otherwise would never have committed. It is common for authorities to use undercover agents to obtain information on white collar crimes.

Other types of defenses that may be available include the following:

• Duress (i.e. you were forced by someone else to commit the crime)
• Incapacity
• Intoxication
• Insanity

You need to be careful and strategic when asserting a particular defense. That is why it makes sense to sit down with an experienced and savvy Brooklyn defense lawyer to discuss your particular case in order to assess the viability of a particular defense.

The Bukh Law Firm Stands Ready to Help You in Your Time of Need

Whether you are being charged with a federal white-collar felony such as check fraud, bank fraud, Medicaid and Medicare fraud, internet fraud, mortgage fraud, internet crimes, credit card fraud or embezzlement, our team of legal professionals stand ready to 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. Contact our firm today so we can get to work for you.