El Reno White Collar Crime Lawyer

We Help Canadian County Residents Charged with Fraud, Embezzlement, and Other Non-Violent Felonies

When a criminal act primarily involves the taking of money without violence, it is commonly referred to as a white-collar crime. You might think that such crimes are taken less seriously than violent felonies like murder or assault. But in reality, Oklahoma prosecutors are more than eager to bring the full weight of the law down on someone accused of white-collar offenses.

Fassio Law is a full-service El Reno white collar criminal defense firm. We can assist you in understanding the nature and severity of the charges against you. We can also conduct an independent investigation on your behalf into the government's allegations and help you identify potential weaknesses in the state's case. And at the end of the day, we can work to achieve the most favorable resolution to your white-collar criminal case, whether that involves going to trial or negotiating a plea agreement with the prosecution.

What Are Considered White Collar Crimes in Oklahoma?

There is no specific statute identifying "white collar crimes" as such. Rather, it is a term of art commonly used to describe a wide range of offenses committed for financial gain and usually without violence. Some of the more common white collar crimes are clients are charged with include:

• Embezzlement: If you wrongfully appropriate money placed in your care, that is considered embezzlement. Such charges often arise in business settings, such as when an employee is accused of stealing company funds for their personal use.
• Extortion and Blackmail: Spreading potentially damaging or embarrassing information about another person is generally not a crime. But it can be if you demand money from that person in exchange for keeping their secret. Obtaining money from anyone through the use of blackmail or coercion is a criminal offense.
• Forgery and Counterfeiting: It is against the law to knowingly create, use, or even possess any type of forged or counterfeit financial instrument with the intent to defraud. This means you can be charged with a crime simply for attempting to pass off a forged $100 bill at a store, assuming you knew it was a fake.
• Fraud: Making any sort of false statement or representation in order to obtain money or anything else of value can be considered criminal fraud in Oklahoma. For instance, if you use someone else's credit card without their authorization, that is credit card fraud. Similarly, if you lie about your finances on a mortgage application, that is mortgage fraud.

The specific penalties for white collar crimes will vary based on the offense involved. But for any felony white collar criminal case, you are looking at at least 1 year in prison and potential financial penalties, including the forfeiture of any property obtained through the illegal conduct.

Fortunately, our El Reno white collar lawyer team knows that there are several possible defenses to white collar crimes.

Contact Our El Reno, Oklahoma White Collar Criminal Defense Attorneys Today

White collar criminal cases often involve complicated issues of both fact and law. So it is in your best interest to work with an experienced El Reno white collar crimes attorney who can assist and advise you in preparing a defense. Contact Fassio Law today at (405) 593-8444 to schedule a confidential case review. Our team defends white collar criminal charges throughout the region, including in Oklahoma County (Oklahoma City and Edmond), Cleveland County (Norman and Moore) and Canadian County (Yukon, El Reno, and Mustang).