WHITE - COLLAR CRIME

Hock Law Group – Defending Clients Accused of White Collar Crimes

When the economy goes into the tank, the public at large generally wants people to be held accountable, and this doesn’t necessarily mean that those who do come under scrutiny had anything whatsoever to do with their current plight.  On certain levels, law enforcement is political in nature, and these days, white collar crimes are becoming more of a hot issue for many people.

There are many different types of white collar crimes, and the defense attorneys at the Arizona law firm of Hock Law Group have years of experience in vigorously fighting for the rights of those accused of these acts.  Below are just a few of the types of cases we’ve handled successfully.

Financial Crimes

Financial crimes can be alleged to have occurred in several different scenarios. Many of these charges come with the word ‘fraud’ attached to them, and they include:

1. Bank fraud
2. Credit card fraud
3. Mortgage fraud
4. Insurance fraud
5. Mail fraud

While there are many other charges available to law enforcement officials, each of these crimes is extremely serious in nature.  Basically, every one of them can be charge as a felony in Arizona.  The exposure to punishment will depend largely on the amounts involved, the presence of any malicious intent and the ability of the prosecution to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.  Regardless, a conviction of any of these crimes can carry substantial fines, restitution and years in prison.

Embezzlement

Embezzlement is basically a crime whereby the defendant is charged with secretly and illegally taking money, and most of the time this happens when the defendant takes this money from his or her employer.  Often times, the defendant worked in a position where he or she had access to financial records and accounts, making it easier to complete the act or acts that led to the charge. Obviously, embezzlement is no laughing matter if you have been charged with its commission.  Embezzlement in Arizona is prosecuted as a felony, and a defendant can face years in prison and enormous fines.  Additionally, a conviction could give rise to a civil law suit on the part of those who have been harmed, creating the possibility of huge financial exposure to the convicted defendant.

Your Next Step

If you or someone you love has been charged with a white collar crime in Arizona, you need to contact a criminal defense attorney at Hock Law Group today to schedule a free initial consultation.  You have no time to waste, as the government will not wait for you to assert your rights – you need to take that step yourself.  Contact the firm today.