State and Federal White Collar Crimes
Ohio Business Crime & White Collar Criminal Attorneys
If you have been charged with a business crime or white collar crime, at the state or federal level, you are going to need an experienced and tough white collar criminal defense lawyer. The Ohio criminal defense attorneys practicing at Yavitch & Palmer Co., L.P.A. are experienced and tough and ready to fight for your legal rights.
The difference between state and federal white collar crimes is based on whether you have violated a state or federal law. Similar to other types of criminal law, if your crime involves a federal agency than you have committed a federal crime. There are specific federal agencies that are often affected by white collar crimes and they are:
- Internal Revenue Service
- United States Postal Service
- Securities and Exchange Commission
- United States Treasury
White Collar Crime Penalties
If you have been convicted of a white collar crime, at the state or federal level, you could face these possible penalties:
- Imprisonment
- Fines
- Giving back any monies or property you have unlawfully taken
- Surrender money and/or property
- Remain on home detention
- Released under strict supervision
Keep in mind that your lawyer is able to engage in negotiations with federal prosecutors if you have been charged with a federal offense. The federal prosecutor will likely refer to sentencing guidelines and suggest the penalties listed in the guidelines without taking into consideration any extenuating circumstances. This is where hiring a sharp and aggressive Ohio white collar criminal defense lawyer is most advantageous because your lawyer will bring up any applicable points, such as, your otherwise clean criminal record or the fact that you may have a very weak connection in the white collar crime you have been charged with. These important factors may yield you a lighter punishment.
The Columbus criminal defense lawyers at Yavitch & Palmer Co., L.P.A. are well-versed in white collar criminal law and will not only protect your legal rights but will design an aggressive legal strategy that will satisfy your legal needs. Call us today at 614-224-6142 or fill out our online contact form. We look forward to discussing the specifics of your case with you.
