Miami White Collar Crimes Defense Attorney

Lawyer for Charges of Fraud, Embezzlement, Extortion, and More in Miami, FL

People in professional fields or who engage in large financial transactions may be accused of crimes that are related to money or property. These are known as white collar crimes, and cases may involve business professionals, corporate employees, or others who are accused of engaging in deception or violations of trust. Due to the complex financial records that can play a role in these cases and the investigative techniques used by law enforcement, as well as the severe penalties and professional consequences of convictions, legal help from a skilled criminal defense lawyer can be crucial.

At Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney, we understand the financial details that can affect white collar crime cases, the accounting methods used in investigations, and the defense strategies that can be used to challenge the claims made by prosecutors. Our lawyer can address charges that are based on business disputes or conduct that falls into gray areas between legitimate business practices and criminal conduct, and he will work to resolve these cases while minimizing the consequences that could affect the lives and careers of his clients.

Types of Fraud Charges We Handle

Many white collar crime cases involve allegations of fraud. Our lawyer can defend against numerous fraud-related charges, including:

• Wire Fraud: Federal charges may apply when a person is accused of engaging in a fraud scheme using interstate electronic communications. Because virtually all modern business communications involve the use of phones, email, or internet transactions, wire fraud charges may apply for those who are accused of engaging in fraudulent business practices.
• Securities Fraud: Accusations of deception in connection with the purchase or sale of stocks, bonds, or other investment instruments can lead to charges of fraud. These cases may involve misrepresentations to investors, insider trading, market manipulation, or the operation of Ponzi schemes.
• Bank Fraud: Loan fraud, check fraud, and other alleged schemes involving fraud against financial institutions can be prosecuted as bank fraud.
• Healthcare Fraud: Medical providers may be accused of false billing to insurance companies, Medicare, or Medicaid. Providers who allegedly bill for services not rendered or who engage in kickback schemes may face prosecution.
• Insurance Fraud: False claims to insurance companies, staged accidents, inflated property damage claims, and other related concerns may be addressed in cases where people are accused of committing fraud against insurers.
• Credit Card Fraud: The unauthorized use of credit cards or account information can lead to fraud charges. These cases may involve allegations of theft of physical cards, use of stolen account numbers, or other uses of credit cards or accounts without authorization.
• Mortgage Fraud: Misrepresentations on loan applications, fraudulent appraisals, straw buyer schemes, and other deceptive practices in real estate financing could lead to charges of fraud.
• Tax Fraud: Willful attempts to evade taxes by filing false returns, failing to report income, or claiming fraudulent deductions may result in investigations by federal or state tax authorities and criminal charges.
• Telemarketing Fraud: Allegations of deceptive sales practices conducted by phone can lead to fraud charges. These cases may involve companies that regularly engage in communications with customers using phones.

Embezzlement and Theft by Employees

There are some cases where people may be charged with embezzlement based on accusations that they have stolen or misappropriated money or other property that was entrusted to them. Employees with access to company funds, bookkeepers who manage financial accounts, financial advisors who control client investments, and trustees who oversee estate assets can all face embezzlement charges.

These cases often involve complex financial records, disputes about a person's authority to use funds, and situations where defendants believed they had the proper authorization. The line between authorized uses of company resources and criminal theft can be unclear, particularly in businesses with informal financial practices. Our attorney can help clients demonstrate that they engaged in legitimate practices and did not intend to embezzle money or property.

Forgery and Counterfeiting Offenses

Forgery charges may involve allegations of making, altering, or counterfeiting documents with the intent of committing fraud. Accusations of forging signatures on checks, creating false identification documents, altering financial instruments, or fabricating legal documents could lead to criminal charges.

These cases often involve disputes about whether a person had authorization to sign documents, whether signatures are genuine, or whether documents were altered with fraudulent intent. Family disputes, business partnerships, and employment relationships can all give rise to forgery accusations. Our lawyer can provide a strong defense to help a person show that they did not forge signatures or create false documents.

Extortion Charges

The offense of extortion generally involves obtaining money or property through threats or coercion. These charges may be related to debt collection activities, business disputes, or situations where defendants believed they were exercising their rights to demand payment.

The distinction between lawful demands and criminal extortion may depend on the nature of threats that were allegedly made and whether a person's demands were legally justified. Threatening to file legitimate lawsuits or report actual crimes typically does not constitute extortion. Our attorney can provide representation to show that a person engaged in legitimate collection practices.

Computer Crimes and Cybercrime

Because technology plays a central role in most people's business and personal activities, there are an increasing number of situations where people may be charged with computer crimes. These charges may be related to unauthorized access to computer systems, identity theft, online fraud schemes, or possession of illegal digital content.

These cases will often involve unique challenges, since they require a technical knowledge of the ways computers and systems may be used, as well as experience analyzing digital evidence. The assistance of computer forensic specialists may be needed to examine hard drives, review network activity, and address other factors related to the evidence in a case. Our lawyer can make sure these issues will be addressed correctly, and he can help to develop strong defense strategies for clients.

The Importance of Experienced Legal Representation

When defending against white collar crime charges, it is important to work with an attorney who understands state and federal criminal statutes and has a strong understanding of the financial or technical aspects of the alleged offenses. These cases will often involve detailed records and complex financial transactions.

Our law firm works with forensic accountants who can analyze financial records and trace the transfers of money. These specialists can play a crucial role in an effective defense that involves complex financial evidence.

Our attorney can consult with industry professionals who can explain business practices, evaluate whether a client's conduct was permitted, and provide context for transactions that prosecutors claim were fraudulent. With a strong understanding of regulations and industry standards, he can develop defense strategies that will help to prevent criminal convictions.

Contact Our Miami, Florida White Collar Crimes Lawyer

Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney has successfully defended clients against multiple types of white collar criminal charges. Our lawyer has the analytical skills and determination needed to challenge the accusations made by prosecutors and help clients resolve these cases successfully. Contact our Miami white collar crimes defense attorney at 305-615-1285 to set up a free consultation.