By the time white collar charges are filed, the government has usually been investigating for a very long time, and the person being investigated is often the last to know. If you’ve learned you’re under investigation in Tucker, or charges involving embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion, racketeering, or commercial gambling have already been filed, the time to act is now. Gonzalez Torres Law defends clients in Tucker against white collar allegations and works to fight back in every possible way. Call us to schedule your case evaluation with our Tucker defense attorney.
Gonzalez Torres Law’s Experience Defending White Collar Charges
White collar cases are built on detailed financial records and extensive investigations. Building a strong defense takes experience and knowledge. Our firm’s background speaks for itself.
- More than 530 criminal cases resolved over two decades of defense work, including charges built on complex financial evidence.
- Our attorneys speak English and Spanish, so we can communicate about your ase in whichever language you prefer.
- Recognition among the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
In a white collar crime case, where the outcome depends on how well the defense is prepared, experience really does matter. We can help you, no matter what stage your case is at.
Why You Shouldn’t Face a White Collar Investigation Without a Lawyer
White collar investigations move quietly, and the government’s head start is real, often months of records and interviews before you know anything is happening. Once you do know, how you respond matters enormously.
- Investigators may contact you sounding informal and friendly. Nothing about the conversation is informal, and an attorney makes sure you don’t help build the case against you.
- Financial charges carry consequences most people don’t see coming, and a lawyer helps protect your rights, review the government’s evidence, and build a defense from the very beginning.
- Long investigations with a lot of evidence can feel overwhelming; your lawyer helps guide you at every step so your rights are safeguarded throughout the process.
You can’t control when the government starts an investigation or decides to file charges, but you can control when your defense begins. The sooner you involve a lawyer, the better.
Where Do White Collar Cases Get Prosecuted?
Charges such as embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion, racketeering, and commercial gambling can be prosecuted at either the state or federal level, and sometimes both.
Whether a case is brought by the State of Georgia or the federal government often depends on the scale of the alleged crime, whether it involved interstate activity, or if federal agencies conducted the investigation.
Whether your case is prosecuted in state or federal court affects the laws that apply, the penalties you face, and how the case moves through the court system. Federal cases often involve harsher sentences, longer investigations, and stricter procedural rules. Either way, getting a lawyer involved right away is essential.
What to Do if You Learn You’re Under Investigation
How you respond to an investigation shapes the case that comes out of it. If you’ve received a subpoena, been contacted by investigators, or learned that people around you are being interviewed, follow these rules:
Don’t Try To Explain Yourself
Talking to investigators without a lawyer creates evidence, even when you’re trying to help and even when you’ve done nothing wrong. Politely decline and tell them you don’t want to speak with them until you’ve had a chance to consult with your attorney. Something that might seem inconsequential to you could be taken out of context and used against you.
Don’t Destroy Anything
It can be tempting to get rid of certain documents if they make you look suspicious – even if you aren’t guilty. But deleting emails, shredding documents, or wiping devices once you know about an investigation can become a separate obstruction charge, and can be even more damaging than the original allegation.
Don’t Discuss Your Case
Conversations with coworkers, friends, and business partners aren’t protected, and any of those people can later be interviewed or subpoenaed to testify. Don’t post anything on social media, either.
Contact a Defense Lawyer Right Away
An attorney can find out what the investigation involves, manage every contact with the government, and start protecting you immediately. Always reach out as soon as you can, even if you haven’t officially been charged yet. Getting a lawyer involved as early as possible is the best move you can make.
Reach a Tucker White Collar Crime Lawyer Today
Every day without a defense attorney is a day the government’s case moves forward while your defense doesn’t. Gonzalez Torres Law will assess what evidence the state has, protect you from the missteps that make these cases worse, and build the strongest defense possible. Our team serves clients in English and Spanish, and we handle every case with the respect and commitment it deserves. We understand what’s at stake. Call today and get your case consultation scheduled.