White Collar Crimes / Internet Crimes

Need a Dallas White Collar Crimes Attorney? Internet / Computer Crime Defense Lawyer? Dallas Texas embezzlement lawyer? Criminal defense attorney Ward Maedgen specializes in handling computer crimes, cyber crimes, financial crime, tax evasion, corporate fraud and bribery just to mention a few areas.

Federal White Collar Crimes cases are generally extremely complex and document-intensive. Federal investigations into white collar crimes can take years to complete. Frequently persons subject to such investigations know they are being investigated long before charges are brought. It is important to retain an criminal defense attorney the moment a person suspects he or she is under investigation for a suspected white collar crime.

In the last several years, white collar crimes such as money laundering and wire fraud have become an increased focus of the Attorney Generals Office and the F.B.I. This is likely because national and international terrorist suspects allegedly engage in such crimes to support illegal activities. Also, business executives and government officials have come under greater federal scrutiny in the past few years. Prosecutors are increasingly attempting to win lengthy jail sentences upon conviction of these white collar crimes.

It is very important to retain an experienced, qualified criminal defense trial attorney when accused – or under investigation – of a white collar crime. A thorough and aggressive defense can minimize exposure and result in dropped or reduced charges. An defense attorney must be prepared and willing to carefully examine every document and email involved in a case and retain whatever expert witness may be needed to strengthen the defense.

If you or a loved one need a federal white collar crime criminal defense trial attorney, it is important to retain someone with the experience and resources to mount a vigorous and appropriate defense. As a Board Certified Criminal Lawyer" and "Former Assistant District Attorney, I understand how federal authorities investigate and prepare such cases. Federal prosecutors have the support of the FBI, ATF, Department of Treasury and other investigative and administrative agencies. The result is typically a thorough, sophisticated investigation with numerous expert witnesses.

An effective Texas federal defense attorney cannot be surprised or intimidated by the resources involved in a federal prosecution. Rather, an attorney must be prepared to devote the necessary resources to ensure a zealous and effective defense. I have worked with experts in numerous fields (such as private investigators, toxicologists, forensic psychologists, polygraphists and computer experts) who I have used to help me evaluate and defend cases. I have the knowledge and experience to earn the best possible result for any client charged with a white collar crime.

If you are charged with wire fraud, money laundering, insurance fraud, embezzlement, financial crimes, tax evasion, corporate fraud or any other white collar crime in Dallas County Texas or the surrounding counties, I will make sure you get an effective defense.

White Collar Criminal Defense

As a former Assistant District Attorney and as a defense lawyer, I have an understanding of how federal prosecutors and the FBI prepared and try federal cases. In defending you, I will develop a strategy that makes use of this experience and vigorously challenges the prosecutor's case.

White collar crimes involve many different types of fraud and theft that can result in state and federal charges including:

Internet / Computer Crimes:

Without question, the Internet continues to be the new frontier of criminal law. Historically, there has been little regulation of the Internet and, accordingly, prosecution of internet and computer crimes was rare. However in the last several years, state and federal prosecutors have been bringing more charges against persons accused of various “cyber” crimes. Many of these crimes are brought in federal court because they involve interstate commerce. However the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office and other local prosecutors have been aggressively charging people with internet crimes.

Prosecutors are devising new methods in attempting to crack down on internet crime. One popular prosecution technique is to have an undercover detective pose as a civilian (frequently a young person) and attempt to engage people in instant-message conversations. Another technique involves an undercover detective attempting to arrange for the sale of controlled substances such as prescription drugs. Arrests resulting from these methods raise important freedom-of-speech and entrapment issues and must be viewed with caution and aggressively defended.

Defending against internet and cyber crimes requires an understanding of how detectives, agents and prosecutors investigate and prepare a case. As a Former Assistant District Attorney, I have gained first-hand experience in the investigation and prosecution of these cases. I use this knowledge to provide outstanding and aggressive representation to my clients charged with internet crimes.

There are many different types of internet and computer crimes, including:

Child pornography | Child enticement | Credit card fraud | Phishing scams and Spamming | Internet fraud | Identity theft | Internet sex crimes | Piracy | Sale of drugs and controlled substances | Unauthorized computer use and access device fraud |

Credit Card Fraud / Abuse

Credit card fraud includes debit card fraud. A crime is committed when someone fraudulently obtains, takes, signs, uses, sells, buys or forges someone else's credit or debit card information. The crime can also be committed if someone uses their own card knowing it is revoked or expired or the account has insufficient funds to cover the purchase. It is also illegal to knowingly sell goods or services to someone who is illegally using another's credit or debit card.

If you or a loved one is charged with an internet or cyber crime, please contact the Law Office of Ward Maedgen, Dallas criminal defense attorney. Board Certified Criminal Lawyer" and "Former Assistant District Attorney. Call us today for a Free Consultation.

 

               Dallas / North Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

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