San Jose White Collar Crimes Attorney
White-collar prosecutions regularly make the evening news in San Jose. Prosecutors love make media statements regarding arrests of executives and managers in the tech, IT, healthcare, and financial industries before the news outlets. Unfortunately, defendants face an unbalanced playing field with few advantages. Your choice of lawyer matters enormously in whether you get a fair shake.
Call Knight Law. We have broad experience in white-collar offenses. These are typically non-violent crimes involving fraud or deceit. Despite their nonviolent nature, these offenses carry stiff penalties, and prosecutors rarely take it easy on high-profile defendants. Call to schedule a free consultation with our San Jose white-collar crime lawyer.
Typical White-Collar Crimes
We can defend anyone accused of:
- Bank and check fraud
- Healthcare and Medicare fraud
- False statement crimes
- Forgery
- Embezzlement
- Money laundering
- Tax evasion
These crimes can result in years behind bars and massive financial penalties, depending on the facts. Many defendants face asset forfeiture and restitution which can bankrupt them for the remainder of their lives. You deserve an experienced attorney to defend your freedom—and your reputation.
Professionals like teachers, doctors, and lawyers face additional challenges after a conviction for a white-collar crime. You can lose your professional license, making it impossible to earn a living.
You Deserve a Vigorous Defense
At Knight Law, we know how scary it can be to face a prosecution for a white-collar crime. Many defendants immediately seek a plea deal. However, you owe it to yourself to reach out to our experienced San Jose white-collar crime lawyer to see if you can fight back.
Our firm can challenge the evidence against you by arguing:
- Illegal seizure of evidence. Many white-collar prosecutions rely on computer or cell phone evidence. Law enforcement needs a valid warrant to seize and search these devices. If they don’t have one, we can request that a judge toss this evidence out of court, which severely undermines the case against the defendant.
- Lack of fraudulent intent. Many white-collar crimes require that a defendant act with a specific intent, such as an intent to defraud the victim. If the intent is lacking, then charges should be dismissed.
- Lack of false information. Some white-collar crimes require a false statement as an element of the offense. If your statements are true, then you can’t be prosecuted. Sometimes it matters whether you subjectively believed a statement was true, even if it was objectively false.
- Insufficient evidence. The prosecution must prove all elements of a case beyond a reasonable doubt. Some evidence is open to multiple interpretations, and we can offer an innocent explanation.
You can help your case by refusing to talk to law enforcement. Too many defendants slip up and say something incriminating or they gladly turn over their cell phone without requiring a warrant. It’s best to demand an attorney and stay silent until we show up.
Reach Out to Knight Law for a Free Case Evaluation!
White-collar defendants are easy targets for ambitious prosecutors seeking to raise their public profile. You deserve a seasoned, aggressive defense. Contact us today!
