Brazoria County White Collar Crime Lawyer

Trusted Legal Representation for White Collar Crimes in Texas

White-collar crimes often seem less severe than they are because they are typically non-violent offenses. However, while these offenses may not cause physical harm to another person, they often cause financial harm. White-collar crimes are usually theft crimes carried out by deception or fraud, such as identity theft or embezzlement.

If you are facing charges of a white-collar crime, it is vital that you seek representation right away. Our criminal defense law firm has decades of history representing clients in complex white-collar crime cases. It can put our experience to good use in your criminal defense case. Often these offenses are widespread issues that involve large operations and millions of dollars. Whatever white-collar crime charges you may be facing, contact the Law Office of Tom & Ann Stickler for help.

What Are the Penalties for White Collar Crimes in Texas?

While white-collar crimes are generally considered less severe due to the lack of physical violence, they still can have serious consequences. A white-collar crime on your criminal record may also affect your future employment opportunities and ruin your reputation for many years, even after serving time.

While the term white collar crimes covers a broad range of offenses, some examples include:

• Bribery - 2nd degree felony, up to 20 years & up to $10k in fines.
• Fraud - penalties range depending on the value or services that were defrauded, these penalties can range from a class c misdemeanor to a 1st degree felony.
• Money laundering - penalties range depending on the amount of money laundered, these penalties can reach a 3rd degree felony.
• Forgery - defaults to a class a misdemeanor, up to 1 year in jail & up to $4k in fines.

White-collar crimes are grave and can involve months or years of investigatory work by federal agencies. These agencies may have stacked up significant evidence against you when you are under arrest. Therefore, it is crucial to hire a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to investigate the accusations and build a solid defense.