White Collar Crimes ~ Theft ~ Fraud ~ Deception

White-collar crimes are associated with business suites, not city streets.  The accused is a businessman, not a street thug or drug dealer.  These are crimes of deceit and fraud, not violence.  Those accused of white-collar offenses may not feel like criminals, but prison (and loss of freedom) is as real for them as any violent offender.

The offenses associated with white-collar offenses cover a range of activity: bank fraud, insurance fraud, embezzlement, tax evasion, environmental crimes, computer and Internet fraud, and commercial bribery.  And these offenses are not restricted to private industry.  Official corruptions by government officials are also the subject of investigation and prosecution.

White-collar investigation often start with a grand jury subpoena to produce business documents or with a search warrant for a business to seize the records.  Other investigation techniques include a "target" or a "subject" letter (information the person that they face criminal charges), a subpoena to testify at a grand jury.   And don't forget the visit by your "friendly" State or Federal investigator to just "ask you a few questions."

Law enforcement agencies are generally not local police departments. The accused now faces investigators from County Prosecutor's Office or the State Attorney Inspectors, and federal agencies such as the FBI, Secret Service, Treasury, Postal Authorities, Immigration and Naturalization Service or IRS.

For over 20 years, Brian J. Neary has represented people both in private business and government charged with white-collar crimes.

Brian J. Neary also represents individuals who may be subpoenaed as witnesses before a grand jury.  This representation may also include meeting with law enforcement officials and document production for subpoenaed materials.