Skilled White Collar Crime Defense in Southern Illinois
If you have been accused of theft of money or intellectual property from your employer, are being investigated for embezzlement or have been arrested for check fraud, then you are facing white collar criminal charges. Don't let the innocuous-sounding term "white collar" fool you — the government takes these crimes seriously and, depending on the charge, you could be tried in state or federal court. If convicted, you could face steep fines, an order of restitution and even imprisonment.
If you are being investigated for or have been charged with a white collar crime, you will need skilled legal guidance, and you will need it quickly. At the southern Illinois law firm of Polinske & Associates, P.C., we know how to craft a solid defense and make it stand up in court. Call us at 618-505-4213 (877-632-3089 toll-free) for a free consultation.
Put Our Extensive Trial Experience to Work for You
We are criminal defense attorneys with backgrounds as prosecutors. We are very familiar with how the government will form its case. Where they exist, we know how to find weaknesses in the prosecution's arguments, particularly when they have little or no direct proof of a criminal act. As trial lawyers, we know how to examine evidence, deal with informants and take advantage of illegal search and seizure and wrongfully obtained confessions. It is in your best interest to say nothing to the police without legal representation if you have been charged with a white collar crime, including:
- Embezzlement
- Theft from an employer
- Mail, wire, insurance, bank or credit card fraud
- Forgery
- Other financial crimes
What Are You Waiting For?
If you have been charged with a white collar crime and need skilled legal help from a veteran team of trial attorneys, contact us by e-mail or call us at 618-505-4213 (877-632-3089 toll-free). A free initial consultation is available when and where you need it.
Recent Successes
December 2011 - Madison County - My client was arrested and charged with Theft Over $10,000. He had allegedly embezzled over $13,000 from his employer. The State produced extensive videotaped evidence from the employer's security cameras and statements from everyone he worked with. It seemed they had an airtight case. We eventually resolved the case for a plea to an amended misdemeanor theft charge.
July 2011 - Our client was charged with an elaborate fraud charge. The investigation was very sloppy and after we demanded full discovery be produced were able to show the State that he was not the person who was responsible for the fraud. All charges against him were fully dismissed.
April 2011 - Our client faced a deceptive practice charge after some serious physical problems created financial problems. We were able to negotiate a dismissal of the charge.
