White Collar Crimes

CT lawyer and former state prosecutor fights for your rights

White collar crimes are generally financial or business-related.  They violate federal laws and therefore are tried within the federal court system. The New Haven County law firm of Daniel A. Lyons & Associates offers experienced criminal defense for those accused of white collar crime.  Attorney Dan Lyons spend seven years as a state prosecutor fighting crime and more than 20 years representing the accused.  These experiences can make the difference in the outcome of your case. 

If you are being investigated for a white collar crime, keep in mind that anyone you talk to is working to build a case against you.  Before you talk to anyone, it is critical that you immediately contact an attorney who focuses on criminal law.  Dan Lyons may be able to protect you before the case goes to trial by:

• Presenting information to investigators that will convince them to close the investigation entirely
• Convincing investigators to remove you from the investigation
• Working out a plea bargain with prosecutors to keep you out of jail or prevent a possible felony conviction

Act quickly if accused of white collar crime

It is important to address suspicion, investigation, and being charged with white collar immediately. Penalties may be serious and can include:

Large fines Imprisonment Returning stolen money or property (restitution) Surrendering money or property (forfeiture)

Release under supervision Detention within the home Long period of probation

New Haven criminal defense attorney Daniel A. Lyons has guided many clients through the criminal defense process.  He can help you with:

• Embezzlement
• Fraud

Embezzlement

Embezzlement occurs when a person has legal access to, or possession of, someone’s property and then illegally converts the possession of the property to ownership.  For example, an accounting department employee with computer access to  company bank accounts transfers funds into a personal account.

Aside from the embarrassment of an embezzlement charge, conviction carries serious consequences, from large fines to significant jail time.  Even if found innocent, the defendant’s reputation can be permanently damaged from an embezzlement charge.

If you are investigated for embezzlement, do not talk to anyone until you have contacted Dan Lyons.  He can use his extensive knowledge of embezzlement law to protect your rights.

Fraud

Fraud is broadly defined as the crime of deliberately deceiving another to cause damage.  Fraud covers a very wide range of acts.  Fraudulent activities include:

Identity theft Forging documents Consumer fraud Marital fraud

Money laundering Perjury Insurance fraud

With such a wide range of fraud categories, the laws governing fraud are very complex.  If you are under investigation for fraud, you need an attorney with the experience to aggressively defend you against the charges.  Daniel A. Lyons & Associates has extensive experience defending clients for fraud.

Contact us

At Daniel A. Lyons & Associates, we are confident that our team of experienced professionals can provide you with the highest level of legal representation, as well as very personal service and attention. When you need an attorney, contact Daniel A. Lyons & Associates online or call 203-932-2222.

Serving clients in the New Haven County, Connecticut courts of:

Bridgeport Derby Meriden

Middletown Milford New Haven

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