Riverside White Collar Crime Defense Lawyer

Embezzlement, Fraud, Bribery, Forgery, Tax Evasion and Other Financial Crimes

According to the FBI, white collar crimes cost the U.S. $300 billion every year. These crimes are financial in nature and are often committed in a business environment. In recent years, law enforcement focus on identifying those who are involved in financial crimes has expanded, and task forces at the state and federal level are constantly on the alert. Internet crimes as well as any crime involving identity theft, credit card theft, bank fraud, mortgage fraud, insurance fraud have increased, and if you have been caught in the justice system, you need aggressive defense counsel. If you are accused of committing a white collar crime, or are under investigation or being questioned by the authorities, it is critical that you act at once and contact a Riverside criminal defense attorney from Hanson, Gorian & Bradford. Never answer any questions or provide information to state or federal investigators without having an attorney present to protect your interests. A charge will likely be filed within a short period of time, and protecting yourself with aggressive legal counsel is an urgent matter.

White Collar Crime Lawyer in Riverside

A conviction in any financial crime can have very serious consequences, as they are frequently charged at a federal level, and the penalties can include years spent in federal prison. A white collar crime often will include added charges such as mail fraud or wire fraud with added penalties if any communication system was used in the commission of the crime. There will often be the requirement to pay financial restitution, and an individual convicted of a financial crime has the potential of having their assets sold, including homes, cars and other property.

Attorney H. Charles Gorian can advise you how the firm's legal team will defend you against the charges, and has powerful resources to call upon to support the case for the defense, including computer experts, forensic accountants and other respected professional witnesses that could be used in defending you at tr ial. The burden of proof always lies with the prosecutor, and every effort is made by our defense team to find the best possible strategy to employ in fighting for you, your future and your freedom.

Contact a Riverside white collar crime attorney from our firm at once if you have been charged or are being investigated for a white collar crime.