Spokane White Collar Crime Lawyers

Defending Those Accused of White Collar Crime in Spokane

At Maxey Law Office, we understand the serious consequences that white collar crimes can have on your personal and professional life. Our goal is to protect your rights, reputation, and future. With our extensive knowledge and experience in white collar crime defense, we develop comprehensive strategies tailored to your unique situation.

Our skilled Spokane white collar crime attorneys will conduct a thorough investigation to gather evidence, analyze financial records, interview witnesses, and challenge the prosecution's case. We leave no stone unturned in building a strong defense to achieve the best possible outcome for you. Whether you are facing charges of fraud, embezzlement, insider trading, or any other white collar crime, we have the expertise and dedication to handle your case effectively.

Call (509) 652-3330 or fill out our online contact form to discuss your case and learn about your available legal options.

What is a White Collar Crime?

White collar crime refers to non-violent offenses committed by individuals or organizations in business or professional settings, typically involving deceit, fraud, or illegal financial activities. These crimes are usually carried out by individuals of higher socioeconomic status, such as professionals, executives, or government officials, and they often involve manipulation, deception, or abuse of trust for personal or financial gain.

Here are some examples of white collar crimes:

• Fraud: This includes various types of deceit or misrepresentation for personal or financial gain. Examples include securities fraud, insurance fraud, identity theft, bank fraud, and credit card fraud.
• Embezzlement: This involves the misappropriation or theft of funds entrusted to an individual by their employer or organization. Embezzlement often occurs when an employee diverts company funds for personal use.
• Insider trading: This refers to the illegal buying or selling of stocks or securities based on non-public, material information. It involves individuals using confidential information not available to the general public to gain an unfair advantage in financial markets.
• Money laundering: This involves disguising the proceeds of illegal activities as legitimate funds. Criminals often attempt to launder money by creating complex transactions or moving funds through multiple accounts to make the money's origin difficult to trace.
• Tax evasion: This refers to the illegal avoidance of paying taxes by deliberately misrepresenting income, deductions, or assets to reduce tax liability. It can involve underreporting income, inflating expenses, or hiding assets offshore.
• Bribery: This involves offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value to influence the actions or decisions of an individual in a position of power. Bribery can occur in both the public and private sectors and is often aimed at securing unfair advantages or favorable treatment.
• Corporate fraud: This includes various fraudulent activities carried out by corporations or their executives, such as falsifying financial statements, engaging in accounting irregularities, or manipulating stock prices.
• Ponzi Scheme: A Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investment operation where the operator, typically an individual or organization, pays returns to investors using funds contributed by new investors rather than generating legitimate profits. The scheme's success relies on a continuous influx of new investors to pay earlier investors, creating the illusion of high returns. However, in reality, there is no legitimate underlying investment or profit-generating activity. Ponzi schemes eventually collapse when it becomes unsustainable to attract new investors or when investors demand their funds back, leading to financial losses for participants.
• Forgery: Forgery refers to the act of creating, altering, or imitating a document, signature, or other item with the intent to deceive or defraud. It involves creating a false representation of a genuine document or creating a completely fabricated document to deceive others for personal gain. Examples of forgery include forging signatures on checks, legal documents, contracts, or financial records. The purpose of forgery is often to obtain financial benefits, property rights, or to falsely authenticate a document to deceive others into believing its legitimacy.

If you or someone you know is under investigation for a white collar crime, our Spokane white collar crime lawyers are committed to providing aggressive and effective defense strategies that protect your future and preserve your rights. 

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