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White collar crimes are criminal activities, generally for financial gain, performed during the course of business by an individual or corporation. Differing from other criminal activities, these crimes rarely involve violence and are usually performed by a team working together to defraud or take advantage of a situation. While many of these crimes are thought to be the result of large schemes such as those carried out by Bernie Madoff, smaller crimes are committed on a regular basis, with some crimes such as identity theft seeing a large spike in the last few years.
A federal charge can be very intimidating, as the federal government has virtually unlimited resources and funds and will often work for years investigating and building its’ case. If you find out that you are being investigated for a federal offense, it is likely that you will be charged and it is crucial that you gain the help of a Chicago criminal defense attorney. Usually by the time you find out that an investigation is in progress, there is already a substantial case built against you.
Most crimes are committed at the state level and include driving under the influence of alcohol, battery, theft, minor property damage and similar offenses. Other crimes are prosecuted by the federal government and can include crimes committed on federal property, against the federal government or spanning state lines or national borders. Most attorneys are familiar with the laws of the state in which they practice. When confronted with a federal charge, however, it is essential to have a Chicago criminal defense attorney who is educated and knowledgeable in the pertinent federal laws.
If you are currently facing formal charges or suspect that you are under investigation for a federal crime, you should immediately contact a Chicago criminal defense lawyer who has the necessary skills to defend you against such charges.
Sami Azhari has the expertise to effectively represent white collar criminal suspects in several different types of cases, such as:
Penalties for these crimes can include anywhere from community service to federal prison time. Like other criminal charges, some of the above listed crimes have mandatory minimum sentences and thus can result in several years in prison without the possibility of parole or probation. Other possible penalties include fines to pay back those individuals whose money was taken as well as the state, probation either after prison or as a result of the crime, restitution which can variety and is determined on a case by case basis by the court, as well as forfeiting assets, generally in an effort to make another whole and if property was purchased using funds that were illegally obtained.
When determining penalties for a crime committed while in Illinois, the court here will generally look at the crime committed, the scope of the crime, and amount of money involved. These crimes can be classified as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on their scope and the amount of money involved. Generally speaking, misdemeanors can result in up to one year in jail and fines from $500 to $2,500 dollars. If classified as a felony, these crimes can vary from two years in prison up to 30 years in prison, and fines up to $25,000 or more, depending on any previous convictions.
Any of the above crimes carry substantial consequences for anyone who is found guilty of the charges. If you or someone you know has been the victim of any of these crimes or has been falsely accused of such, there are a number of possible legal defenses available to discuss. Due to the complicated nature of these charges, it is imperative to have an experienced defense attorney like Sami Azhari to help fight the charges against you.
Contact Sami Azhari today to discuss your white collar crime charges and learn more about what he can do to help you. If you would like to reach Sami quickly and directly, please call his cell phone 24/7 at (312) 626-2871 or (847) 255-2100. The consultation is free. For your convenience, weekend appointments are available.
Sami takes the time to learn about the specific facts and circumstances surrounding each case. Then with meticulous preparation and years of experience a unique strategy is developed to obtain the best result.
– Michael S.Sami is an excellent advocate, and really fights for his clients. He is an absolute professional. I recommend Sami to anyone who finds themselves in need of a criminal defense attorney.
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