Hartford White Collar Crimes Lawyers

Attorneys Defending People Accused of Financial Crimes and Internet Crimes Throughout Connecticut

The majority of companies throughout the world have a goal of making money while cutting costs and overhead. If you are an employee who is directly responsible for helping company profits to increase, and you are not performing up to the task, your job may be on the line. The pressures and circumstances may be so intense that you feel that you have to do whatever is necessary to keep your job, and sometimes those actions can be illegal. In these situations, or in other cases involving financial matters or the use of computers and the internet, you could face charges for offenses that are classified as white collar crimes.

If you learn that you are under investigation, you should contact a white collar crime defense lawyer immediately. In many cases, people who are charged with white collar crimes do not realize that they may face serious state and/or federal criminal penalties, and they may be unaware that there are potential defenses to these alleged crimes. Woolf & Ross Law Firm, LLC has handled hundreds of criminal defense cases in state courts throughout Connecticut, and we also provide representation in federal courts.

Thorough Defense Representation for Professionals in Connecticut

We provide skilled legal counsel to individual people, employees, employers, and business owners who have been accused of fraud, identity theft, and other white collar crimes. We also represent people who are under investigation for criminal activity. We provide thorough representation to clients throughout Connecticut, the state of Florida, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (state and federal), and New York State (federal only).

Our criminal defense law firm is skilled in handling all types of state and federal white collar crime charges, including:

• Identity theft, which may be related to phishing schemes, personal information that has been bought or sold, or other uses of people ID numbers or accounts
• Embezzlement charges related to the theft of misuse of company property or assets by employees
• Fraud, which involves making false claims for financial gain
• Bank fraud, including mortgage fraud or other cases in which people are accused of providing falsified information in order to obtain loans or access accounts
• Credit card fraud involving the use of someone else's credit cards without their permission
• Securities fraud such as insider trading or the falsification of information in order to encourage people to make investments
• Money laundering, which involves concealing the source of money that was obtained illegally, such as through drug crimes
• Tax evasion, including misreporting information to the IRS or a state government in order to reduce or avoid taxes
• Check forgery involving writing bad checks or falsifying checks in order to defraud a bank
• RICO (racketeering), which is often related to large-scale schemes operated by criminal organizations

Computer Crimes

This is a new and fast-growing area of criminal law to which law enforcement authorities are devoting more and more resources and attention. As such, state and federal lawmakers are continuously passing new laws in an attempt to keep up with modern technology, and the courts regularly have to deal with new and unique issues in this area. Our law firm is at the forefront of the legal issues surrounding white collar crime. We are experienced in handling various computer crime charges, such as identity theft, internet solicitation of minors, possession/distribution of child pornography, and other computer crimes.

Many law enforcement authorities have special units devoted entirely to computer and internet crimes, and they are trained to find almost anything contained in a computer's memory. Even when using software programs that claim they can "erase" a computer's content or a person's history of online activities, it is almost impossible to totally eliminate data and keep it out of the reach of highly skilled law enforcement investigators. To address these issues, it is crucial to work with an attorney who can address concerns about digital evidence and defend against the serious penalties that may come with a conviction.

Destruction of Evidence and Witness Tampering

During a criminal investigation, it can be tempting to try to eliminate potential evidence and/or tamper with potential witnesses. However, it is important to understand the rules regarding evidence and witness tampering. Defendants who destroy materials when they knew—or should have known—that the materials could be used as evidence in a criminal case are actually committing a separate and distinct crime by destroying the evidence or tampering with witnesses. By discussing your case with an attorney, you can make sure you understand the best ways to handle these issues and build a strong defense against criminal charges.

Contact an Experienced Hartford Connecticut White Collar Crimes Defense Attorney

If you are involved in white collar crime investigations, or if you are facing allegations of identity theft or another related crime, Woolf & Ross Law Firm, LLC can help. Contact our Connecticut white collar crime defense lawyers at 860-290-8690 for a free initial consultation.

We can meet with you for evening or weekend consultations, and we offer multiple pricing options, including retainer plans, hourly rates, and flat-fee services. We accept credit card payments through Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.