Defense Attorney for Fraud and Embezzlement Charges
San Jose, California · Vancouver, Washington · Fairbanks, Alaska
White-collar crimes like embezzlement or fraud may not be violent crimes but the criminal penalties upon conviction can be just as severe as if the defendant had committed homicide. This is the reason every person under investigation for fraud or another financial crimes charge needs an experienced financial crimes attorney.
The second reason you deserve to consult a knowledgeable white-collar crimes lawyer is that building a defense against criminal charges involving money is different from building a defense against criminal charges involving violence or theft. Witnesses and forensics are rarely important in fraud cases, for example. Instead, your criminal defense lawyer needs to understand how to review financial records and work with forensic accountants.
The Law Firm of Kallis & Associates, P.C., has successfully defended criminal cases involving fraud, embezzlement, or misuse of services. We have offices in San Jose, California, Vancouver, Washington, and Fairbanks, Alaska.
Unintentional White Collar and Fraud Crimes · Mistaken Identity
In many cases, being charged with a white-collar crime like credit card fraud does not mean that anyone committed a deliberate criminal act. An employee may be provided with a company credit card to use for personal expenses as long as the employee reimburses the employer. If the employee leaves the company and stops providing expense reports, the employer may report the former employee to the police, who may charge the individual with fraud.
In other types of fraud cases, the person charged may not be the person responsible for the fraud or embezzlement. It is too easy for one employee to doctor books so the finger of guilt points at another employee. In the same way, a relative may have stolen checks from a family member's checkbook, violating not only trust but also the law, while leaving someone else on the hook.
Resolving a Fraud Case Civilly
Being accused of committing a white collar crime does not automatically mean that you will go to jail. Often, a white collar crime can be resolved civilly by simply paying the money back. If you suspect that criminal charges will be filed against you, contact Kallis & Associates immediately. Time is of the essence and we will negotiate with the purported victim or victims on your behalf. Once charges are filed, you will be arrested and we will likely be dealing with a criminal rather than civil case. If you have already been arrested, contact us as soon as possible so we can begin building a defense on your behalf.
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