White Collar Crime FAQs

Los Angeles White Collar Crime Lawyer

If you have been arrested for a white collar crime, there are probably many questions going through your mind. The Law Offices of Robert Schwartz has over thirty-five years of experience in handling criminal defense cases. They put their skill and knowledge to use to help their clients understand their situation and avoid harsh penalties like jail, prison, and heavy fines. Please read the frequently asked questions below to learn more, or contact a Los Angeles white collar criminal lawyer to dismiss your case in detail.

What is a white collar crime?
These are crimes that are almost always financial in nature and are often forms of fraud, internet crimes, and other financial crimes. They can include crimes that involve falsifying business records or other such illegal activities. The crimes are often charged federally, and will be tried in the federal court system. Extra charges may be added such as wire fraud or mail fraud when the case goes to court.

I have been arrested and charged with a white collar crime. What should I do?
These crimes are often a federal charge, and as such will be tried in federal court. This is a very serious situation and it is crucial that you do not proceed without immediately getting legal representation from a Los Angeles white collar criminal attorney. At the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz, the legal team has over 30 years of experience in the defense of serious white collar crimes and is prepared to aggressively defend clients facing such charges.

I have been charged with bankruptcy fraud. What are the repercussions if I am convicted?
This is an extremely serious legal situation, as when filing for bankruptcy you are required to file a full financial disclosure. In some cases, individuals have made financial moves just prior to filing for bankruptcy in order to try to avoid losing some property, which can result in being charged with bankruptcy fraud. In some instances, the individual operated on the advice of an attorney, which can be a possible defense route. There have been cases of attorneys that incorrectly or intentionally advised clients to make financial moves in order to avoid losing property. Each case has unique evidence and circumstances, and in order to effectively defend the case, a full review of the details must be immediately done by the legal team at the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz.

Is being charged with false advertising a serious charge?
There are federal laws that require commercial enterprises to be truthful in the ads they put out to potential customers. There has been much attention put on certain businesses such as weight loss programs and health programs to go after the company when complaints are filed. This is definitely a serious situation and requires the assistance of a skilled and knowledgeable defense lawyer in order to fight for the client. Proving that the false claim either was not false or that the individual responsible for the ads was unaware that they made claims that either was untrue or not completely true.

What can the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz help me with?
The firm is an outstanding white collar crime defense team that provides skilled legal representation for any type of case. If you have been accused of falsifying business records or false advertising, the team could review your case and seek create the most strategic defense for you. They can also help defend against mail fraud, tax evasion, RICO violations, and enterprise corruption. Even if you think that your situation is hopeless, an attorney from the firm could get your case dismissed.

Contact a Los Angeles white collar criminal lawyer from the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz if you have been charged with a white collar crime or are under investigation for such a crime.