White Collar Crimes

    Defense Attorney for White-Collar Crimes in CT

    Avon and New London CT White-Collar Crime Lawyers

    If you have been convicted of a white-collar crime, you can be facing serious consequences, including significant fines and even jail time. Although there are often many legal defenses that can be raised in this prosecution against you, you will first need an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side, fighting on your behalf. That is why the Law Offices of Pat Brown is here to help. With our years of experience, we know what it takes to tackle these complex legal claims and fight to minimize your criminal charges. 

    What Is a White-Collar Crime?

    Typically, white-collar crimes are those criminal offenses that use non-violent means to achieve financial gain wrongfully. Although there are various white-collar crimes, some of the more common ones include identity theft, fraud, forgery, embezzlement, and cybercrimes. 

    Consequences of White-Collar Crime

    If you are charged with a white-collar crime, you may be facing a number of penalties. These penalties will often depend on the circumstances of the case and the amount of money you have stolen. However, some of the more common punishments include:

    Three months in prison and a fine of up to $500 if you have taken less than $500 in property or cash 

    Six months in prison and fines of up to $1,000 if you have taken between $500 and $1,000 in property or cash

    Increasing fines and prison time depending on the amount of money or value of property taken

    The Law Offices of Pat Brown Can Help

    The Law Offices of Pat Brown is a Connecticut-based law firm dedicated to handling criminal defense work, appeals, trials and providing skilled defense representation to all those who need it. Founded by Attorney Pat Brown, a former federal public defender, prosecutor, and military lawyer, the law firm has years of experience handling jury trials and taking on even the most complicated criminal cases. 

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    At the Law Offices of Pat Brown, we are here to vigorously defend your rights after you have been accused of a criminal offense. That is why if you are facing a white-collar crime charge, do not wait  to take action. Contact us today for a free case consultation. 

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