White Collar Criminal Defense
White Collar Criminal Defense is the defense of prosecutions and investigations pertaining to employees, businesses and corporations, senior executives, or public officials and other individuals engaged in public positions.
We defend individuals charged and investigated under Virginia law and for federal white collar crimes, at all stages of the investigation and indictment.
White Collar Practice Areas
- Grand Jury Investigations
- Embezzlement
- Business Fraud
- Election Fraud / Public Corruption/Campaign Finance
- Money Laundering
- Computer Crimes and Intellectual Property Crimes
- Privacy and Cybersecurity Hacking Crimes
- Health Care / Pharmaceutical Fraud
- Ponzi Schemes
- Government Official Corruption
- Defense Contracting Fraud
- Extortion / Blackmail
- Financial Conspiracy Crimes
- Mortgage Fraud
- Mail and Wire Fraud
- Bribery and Gratuities
Felony Embezzlement Investigation and Larceny Charges Results in Non-Prosecution, Return of Seized Cash
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: A felony embezzlement investigation with a search warrant that resulted in the seizure of cell phones and thousands of dollars in cash resulted in misdemeanor larceny charges brought against the client. Upon hiring counsel, the charges were non-prosecuted and the seized cash and [...]
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White Collar Criminal Defense White Collar Criminal Defense is the defense of prosecutions and investigations pertaining to employees, businesses and corporations, senior executives, or public officials and other individuals engaged in public positions. We defend individuals charged and investigated under Virginia law and for federal white collar crimes, at all [...]
Read MoreFederal Bank Fraud Charges in Alexandria Virginia
Federal Bank Fraud 18 USC § 1344 Section 1344 of Title 18, United States Code punishes by up to 30 years of imprisonment, the use of a scheme or artifice either to defraud a Federally chartered or insured financial institution or to obtain any of the monies, funds, credits, assets, [...]
Read MoreFederal Charges for Theft, Embezzlement & Misapplication by Bank Officer or Employee in Alexandria Virginia
The federal government can charge Bank Fraud as Embezzlement, Abstraction, Purloining or Willful Misapplication under one of two code sections, Sections 656 and 657 of Title 18, United States Code. These charges will differ mainly in the types of financial institutions to which they apply. 18 U.S.C. § 656 applies [...]
Read MoreWikiLeaks Source Hacking Conspiracy Targeting Senior U.S. Officials, Unauthorized Access to Government Computer Systems & Online Accounts Sentenced to 5 Years
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: A 22-year-old young man prosecuted under the Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act for conspiring via private chats and Twitter to gain unauthorized access to United States government computer systems and online accounts belonging [...]
Read MoreFederal Probation Violation Results in Removal of Probation 1.5 Years Early
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA FEDERAL ATTORNEY RESULT UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Federal Probation Violation revocation hearing for violating probation conditions of a Felony White Collar matter resulted in removal of probation condition 1.5 years early, after a weekend in jail was served for the violation. [...]
Read MoreFairfax Virginia White Collar Felony Corporate Embezzlement Over 113K and Over 4 year period and Felony False Pretenses, Results in 6 Months in Jail
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA EMBEZZLEMENT / WHITE COLLAR CORPORATE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: A 4-year Corporate Embezzlement Fraud Scheme totaling over $113,000.00 resulted in a plea deal to just one count of Embezzlement under VA Code 18.2-111 and one count of Fraudulently Obtaining Money by False Pretenses under Va Code 18.2-178. [...]
Read MorePresidential Candidate’s Accusations of Felony Burglary, Grand Larceny and Felony Drug Possession Charges for a Maximum of 50 Years in Prison were REDUCED to Misdemeanors with 3 Months in Jail
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: A former employee of a presidential candidate was accused by the employer of Breaking and Entering at Night to Commit Larceny, Felony Grand Larceny, and Felony Drug Possession of a Schedule II narcotic. These charges amounted to a maximum of 50 years of [...]
Read MoreConspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, Federal Contractor Fraud Case, Sentenced BELOW Guidelines
CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT IN THE ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA FEDERAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA: Plea deal – reducing 11 white collar Federal contractor fraud conspiracy changes down to 1 for Federal Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1343 and 18 U.S.C. [...]
Read MoreAlexandria Virginia Felony Obtaining Money by False Pretenses White Collar Charges DROPPED
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA FELONY DEFENSE ATTORNEY RESULT: Felony charge for Obtaining Money by False Pretenses for White Collar criminal charges under VA Code 18.2-178 was DROPPED at the Preliminary Hearing for insufficient evidence. City of Alexandria General District Court at 520 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. [...]
Read MoreAlexandria Virginia White Collar Felony Embezzlement and Identity Theft Charges DISMISSED on Insufficient Evidence
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA WHITE COLLAR DEFENSE ATTORNEY RESULT: Two White Collar Felony Corporate Embezzlement charges under VA Code 18.2-111 and two Identity Theft charges under Va Code 18.2-186.3 were DISMISSED at the Preliminary Hearing due to insufficient evidence. City of Alexandria General District Court at 520 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. [...]
Read MoreVirginia Embezzlement Charge REDUCED to Trespass with No Jail TIme
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA CRIMINAL ATTORNEY RESULT: Misdemeanor Embezzlement charge (VA Code 18.2-111) resulted in the AMENDMENT and REDUCTION of the charge to Trespass with just a $100 fine, no jail time. Courthouse: Fairfax County General District Court District Court at 4110 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, Virginia. Read more about Embezzlement Law:Embezzlement [...]
Read MoreFederal White Collar Fraud Conspiracy in Alexandria Virginia Results in 60 Days to Serve
ALEXANDRIA FEDERAL WHITE COLLAR DEFENSE ATTORNEY RESULT for the UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA IN ALEXANDRIA: Business manager charged for Federal Conspiracy to Commit Immigration Document Fraud under 18 USC 371 and 18 USC 1546 (a Class D Felony with a maximum penalty of 5 [...]
Read MoreFelony Embezzlement in Arlington Virginia REDUCED from 3 counts to 1, No Jail Time
ARLINGTON VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: White Collar Felony Embezzlement charges, VA Code 18.2-111, for an employee improperly using a credit card issued by an employer, resulted in a reduction of the quantity of charges from 3 to 1, and the remaining charge resulted in an Alford plea (a [...]
Read MoreHigh-Profile Federal Wire Fraud & Money Laundering Conspiracy Case in Alexandria Sentenced BELOW Guidelines
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Client was charged with Federal Wire Fraud (18 USC 1343) and Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering (18 USC 1956), which carried a sentencing guidelines range of 41 to 51 months of incarceration. The United States Attorney argued for 48 months of incarceration. The final judgement resulted in a [...]
Read More44 Counts of White Collar Felony Embezzlement REDUCED to 4 Counts
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY RESULT: 44 possible counts of felony Embezzlement charges (Va. Code 18.2-111) were negotiated prior to the indictment down to just 4 counts. Sentencing Hearing resulted in 9 months of active jail time and an order for payment of restitution. Courthouse: City of Alexandria Circuit Court, [...]
Read MoreWhite Collar Felony Embezzlement w/ NO JAIL, Reduced from Over 100 Possible Charges
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA WHITE COLLAR DEFENSE ATTORNEY’S RESULT: Over 100 possible white collar felonies and check fraud felony charges were negotiated prior to the warrant process into a single count of a Felony Embezzlement (Va. Code 18.2-111). Restitution was negotiated at a fraction of the full amount taken with a contract [...]
Read MoreFelony Credit Card Fraud Charge – Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses – REDUCED to Misdemeanor in Alexandria VA
Alexandria, Virginia: Felony Credit Card Fraud Charge – Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses (VA Code 18.2-178) was REDUCED to a misdemeanor. The defendant will have to pay restitution and complete 30 days of a “Modified Work Release Program” – which is working under the Sheriff’s supervision for 2 days per [...]
Read MoreFraud and Forgery Felony Charges REDUCED to Misdemeanor Offenses in Fairfax Virginia
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA: Two felony fraud / forgery charges (VA Code 46.2-105.2, a class 6 felony, and VA Code 18.2-168, a class 4 felony) related to fraudulently obtaining documents from the DMV and forgery of public records, were both REDUCED to class 2 misdemeanors with consecutive jail sentences. Read more about [...]
Read MoreConfession to Felony Embezzlement Charge REDUCED to a Misdemeanor with NO JAIL in Fairfax Virginia
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA CRIMINAL ATTORNEY RESULT: Felony Embezzlement charge (Va. Code 18.2-111) accompanied by a full confession, was REDUCED to a misdemeanor charge, with NO JAIL TIME. Courthouse: Fairfax County General District Court District Court at 4110 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, Virginia. Read more about Embezzlement Law:Embezzlement in Virginia: Felony & [...]
Read MoreFederal Fraud Felony Charges in Alexandria Virginia Result in No Jail Time
FEDERAL ATTORNEY CASE RESULT | ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA Three Federal Felony charges in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia – including charges for failure to comply with reporting requirements and for false statements to police officers – sentenced to only 12 months of probation, with a [...]
Read More5 Counts of Felony Embezzlement Charges REDUCED to just 1 Misdemeanor in Fairfax Virginia
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA ATTORNEY RESULT: Felony Embezzlement charge (Va. Code 18.2-111) with 5 separate acts of embezzlement and a full hand-written confession, was REDUCED to a misdemeanor charge, with only 10 active days in jail. Courthouse: Fairfax County General District Court District Court at 4110 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, Virginia. Read [...]
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