Connecticut Federal White Collar Criminal Defense
The term "white-collar crime" generally encompasses a variety of nonviolent crimes usually committed in commercial situations for financial gain. The most common white-collar offenses include: antitrust violations, computer and internet fraud, credit card fraud, phone and telemarketing fraud, bankruptcy fraud, healthcare fraud, environmental law violations, insurance fraud, mail fraud, government fraud, tax evasion, financial fraud, securities fraud, insider trading, bribery, kickbacks, counterfeiting, public corruption, money laundering, embezzlement, economic espionage and trade secret theft. Although typically the government charges individuals for white-collar crimes, the government has the power to sanction corporations as well for these offenses. The penalties for white-collar offenses include fines, home detention, community confinement, paying the cost of prosecution, forfeitures, restitution, supervised release, and imprisonment. However, sanctions can be lessened if the defendant takes responsibility for the crime and assists the authorities in their investigation. Any defenses available to non-white-collar defendants in criminal court are also available to those accused of white-collar crimes.
A number of federal agencies, including the FBI, the Internal Revenue Service, the Secret Service, U.S. Customs, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Securities and Exchange Commission, participate in the enforcement of federal white-collar crime legislation. In addition, most states employ their own agencies to enforce white-collar crime laws at the state level.
White collar crimes are extremely complex and require a highly organized and experienced attorney to protect your rights. The evidence used in white collar criminal cases includes a vast amount of electronic data. An effective defense will require a highly organized and experienced lawyer, who is knowledgeable about state-of-the-art electronic document organization as well as trial presentation software. Please contact Wenc Law Offices or call us at 860-254-4157 (toll free 888-329-9150) to schedule an initial consultation.
Attorney David J. Wenc has more than 33 years of criminal defense experience and devotes his practice to representing individuals and business organizations under investigation of or indicted for federal white collar crimes. He understands the collateral consequences a client suffers as a result of being charged with a "white collar" crime. These consequences include: licensing issues, associated civil litigation, regulatory issues, tax implications, parallel proceedings, e.g. SEC, and reputation in the community. In addition, attorney David Wenc is all too well aware that publicity can impact such clients. As a result, he seeks to employ strategies that include harnessing the adverse publicity with an appropriate and dignified public relations effort.
If you have been arrested or are under investigation for a white collar crime, contact Wenc Law Offices via e-mail or call 860-254-4157 (toll free 888-329-9150) for experienced federal criminal defense representation. We are located in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.