St. Petersburg White Collar Crime Attorneys

Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys Leavengood & Nash

White collar crimes are those criminal and civil offenses involving dishonest business schemes and transactions. “White collar” is an out-of-date adage regarding business executives and their tendency to wear white, collared shirts with ties.

Several of the most common white collar crimes include:

• False advertising
• Fraud (bankruptcy, insurance, mortgage or other)
• Embezzlement
• Bribery
• Extortion
• Tax evasion

White collar crimes can be very hard to convict due to the burden of the prosecution to prove knowledge and intent of the accused. In addition, a consumer has the responsibility of thoroughly investigating a product before investing or purchasing. High-tech business transactions and well-hidden paper trails make the job of the prosecution even more difficult.

A skilled criminal defense attorney who understands white collar law in particular will prove invaluable to your defense. By proving, through investigation, evidence and witnesses that the accused had no knowledge or intent to defraud or that they were in fact entirely innocent.

Proving White Collar Innocence in Florida

A white collar crime conviction can lead to heavy fines and more, depending upon the severity of the crime and damages sustained. Not only that, a conviction can lead to the loss of professional licenses, jail time and a ruined business reputation.

The experienced criminal defense lawyers at Leavengood & Nash are dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals who have been accused of white collar crimes. Our knowledge and experience in this area are key.

If you have been accused of a white collar crime in St. Petersburg or Tampa, contact us today!