White Collar Crimes
San Francisco White Collar Crime Defense Attorney
Cases involving fraud and white collar crime often involve months or years of investigation on the part of prosecutors and federal authorities. Since most forms of financial fraud involve misreporting assets, over billing, and theft, investigators typically focus their attention on those who have access to a company's financial resources and accounting information. As a result, persons with little or no involvement in a fraudulent scheme may find themselves facing serious criminal charges - especially after co-workers or managers strike a deal with prosecutors involving reduced charges and sentencing in exchange for testimony implicating others.
At the San Francisco Law Offices of John Runfola, we take steps during an investigation and/or after an indictment has been handed down to protect the rights of our client. We have the forensic accounting, and investigative resources needed to challenge the prosecution's evidence in a criminal fraud case. We work to expose compromised testimony on the part of witnesses who have struck a plea bargain with authorities.
In fraud and white collar crime cases, it is essential that you get out in front of an investigation in order to anticipate what will be brought against you at trial. We have the experience and investigative resources needed to outflank prosecutors. To schedule a confidential consultation, contact white collar crimes lawyer John Runfola today.
Forms of Fraud and White Collar Crime
We offer experienced defense for an array of white-collar crimes, including:
- Mortgage fraud
- Mail and wire fraud
- Embezzlement
- Conspiracy
- Corporate Accounting Fraud
- Stock Fraud
- Securities Fraud
- Computer Fraud / Internet Fraud
- Corporate Fraud
- Mail Fraud
- Wire Fraud
- Money Laundering
Approaching Your Defense
White-collar prosecutions have become an everyday staple of the news, and both state and federal prosecutors are mounting more aggressive and creative cases. In the past few years, in particular, business executives have come under greater scrutiny - not just for alleged violations such as insider trading, but also for any attempt to cover up what they've done. An aggressive defense can minimize exposure and losses. The subtleties of a case, at a time when evidence can boil down to a single e-mail message, are especially crucial to a white-collar client. "Cooperating" witnesses are prevalent, and set-ups and sting operations are becoming more common in all areas of white-collar crime. A successful defense can hinge on the exclusion of a piece of evidence or an insider's grasp of how to negotiate a favorable plea agreement or settlement.
Experience Matters in White Collar Crime Cases
We have successfully represented many corporate clients charged with financial crimes, including insider trading cases that were settled early without the filing of criminal charges.. Additionally, we offer significant experience in handling cases involving international authorities, including representing clients indicted for drug crimes, such as the importation and exportation of drugs to countries outside of North America. We understand how federal authorities approach cases involving fraud and white collar crime. Even if you haven't committed a crime, and are trying to deal with law enforcement or prosecutors while unrepresented or improperly represented it can lead to obstruction of justice charges if you fail to cooperate with authorities in an appropriate manner, you could be charged with obstruction. As your defense attorney, John Runfola works hard to protect clients from self-incrimination and other actions that could result in obstruction charges.
To schedule an appointment and discuss your case, contact fraud defense lawyer John Runfola today. Upon accepting a client, we vigorously prepare his or her case as if we going to trail and simultaneously attempt to negotiate a settlement that would be most favorable to our client.
We are available to immediately consult on your case or situation. Call 415-391-4243.
