Vigorous Defense For Florida White Collar Crime Accusations
For a variety of reasons, Florida has a high rate of white collar crimes. Criminal charges of these types often begin with evidence of financial irregularities involving an organization such as a business, a nonprofit organization or a government agency. Suspicions and possible whistleblowing can then lead to lengthy investigations. If you are a target in such an investigation, your legal situation is very serious and you should not delay contacting an attorney.
At Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A., in Fort Lauderdale, you will find lawyers with extensive experience representing clients under investigation for federal and state-level white collar crimes. We are well-equipped to represent you aggressively in a white collar crime case.
We Can Help With State Or Federal White Collar Crimes
White collar crime investigations often take months and even years to reach the point of arrests, indictments and convictions. Someone who is under investigation should not take this to mean that they “have time to think about what to do.” Quite the opposite. White collar crimes such as the following can result in severe penalties and lengthy sentences:
- Fraud, forgery or identity theft (ID theft)
- Embezzlement
- Money laundering charges
- Ponzi schemes
- Violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act
- Medicare fraud
- Other scams involving abuse of government funds
Harsh penalties sometimes include lengthy prison sentences and severe financial repercussions. As soon as you know or believe that you are under scrutiny and may potentially be charged with a white collar crime, you should get qualified legal counsel. Our law firm is an intelligent choice for people who are under suspicion.
The Role Of A White Collar Criminal Defense Lawyer
When law enforcement initiates an investigation into white collar crime allegations, a strong defense begins with immediate action. The experience of a dedicated defense attorney like ours becomes a must-have legal factor.
Our defense team works tirelessly to protect clients accused of financial crimes such as insurance fraud, credit card fraud and bank fraud. We stand between you and overzealous prosecutors who may rush to judgment before understanding the full picture.
Our attorney dissects complex financial documents, identifies procedural errors and challenges evidence-collection methods that may have violated constitutional protections. This careful approach allows us to build strong defenses for clients facing wire fraud or mortgage fraud accusations. We implement defense strategies that address both the technical angles of financial evidence and the human factors that influence how judges and juries perceive these cases.
Penalties And Legal Ramifications
White collar crime convictions carry severe consequences that can affect every part of your life. They include:
- Prison sentences, ranging from months to decades, particularly for federal charges
- Substantial fines that can lead to financial ruin
- Asset forfeiture and restitution requirements
- Professional license revocation and career devastation
- Permanent damage to reputation and future opportunities
- Increased scrutiny from federal government and regulatory agencies
- Collateral consequences affecting family relationships and community standing
The stigma of a violation of trust conviction can follow you long after formal penalties end. Our attorneys work to prevent these devastating outcomes through strategic, forward-thinking defense approaches that address both immediate legal concerns and long-term consequences.
When cases involve alleged health care fraud or the targeting of elderly people, prosecutors often seek enhanced penalties. We counter these aggressive tactics by thoroughly investigating all allegations and challenging unsubstantiated claims with concrete evidence and compelling counter-narratives.
Federal Agencies Involved In White Collar Crime Cases
White collar investigations typically involve multiple agencies working in tandem. Our experience with law enforcement tactics employed by the FBI, SEC and IRS allows us to anticipate prosecutorial strategies and prepare accordingly. We understand how these agencies build cases and where they often make critical mistakes.
For tax fraud or bankruptcy fraud cases, we collaborate with forensic accountants to analyze financial records and establish reasonable doubt. Our team has successfully defended clients against mail fraud accusations by demonstrating a lack of fraudulent intent – a crucial element prosecutors must prove beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
Get Our Team Of White Collar Criminal Defense Lawyers Today
Attorney Gottlieb has 30 years of experience and serves on the judiciary committee of the Florida House of Representatives. Attorney Clark Alan Strandell has abundant jury trial experience. When you hire Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A., for your white collar crime case, our team approach to criminal defense can be an advantage on your side.
Start now discussing defense strategies for your white collar crime case with one or both of our trial lawyers. Call us at 954-355-7286 or send us an email for a free consultation.