White Collar Crime Lawyer in Houston

White Collar Crimes: Serious Charges That Need Serious Defense

A far cry from street crimes like murder, robbery and assault that are so often vividly depicted in movies and on television, white collar crime is far less violent, yet the repercussions can be just as serious.  White collar crime covers a wide range of illegal activities and revolves around offenses such as, identity theft, insider trading, intellectual property theft, embezzlement, computer crime, fraud, credit card fraud, forgery, bribery and money laundering.  The penalties for white collar crimes are often very severe, ranging from huge fines, and years behind bars in a federal penitentiary. 

A conviction on a white collar crime not only causes you a great deal of financial loss, you will likely spend years in federal prison and when finally released, face a future as a convicted felon. The damage to your professional reputation will be destroyed in most cases, and your opportunities in the business world forever altered.  If you have been charged with a white collar crime, contact a seasoned Houston criminal defense lawyer at the Law Offices of Ned Barnett in order to discuss the case against you and to discuss your case. I have been practicing law for over 20 years and have successfully defended hundreds of clients against a variety of white collar crimes. I'm passionate about seeing justice served for my clients and will fight relentlessly to defend you against the charges.

White Collar Crime Attorney in Houston

Being charged with a white collar crime is extremely serious - a guilty verdict can devastate your finances and result in extensive time in prison. The legal process in financial crimes is usually extremely complicated and you need seasoned legal support to help you fight the charges. My firm has outstanding resources to call upon to support my defense case, including computer experts, forensic accountants, and independent investigators that could be called upon to assist in your defense.

Contact a Houston criminal defense lawyer to discuss your situation and determine the best course of action for your defense.