Accounting, Fraud, and Forgery Crimes

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that millions of fraud cases are filed annually in the United States. Accounting and financial crimes, forgery, and fraud are all considered white-collar crimes. 

If you were charged with a white-collar crime, you may not have meant to commit an unlawful act or you could have been unaware that what you were doing was criminal. It can be advantageous to work with an attorney to avoid the harsh penalties that can come with a white-collar crime conviction. 

A white-collar criminal defense attorney will evaluate your case and determine the most effective defense strategy so you can secure the best possible outcome under the circumstances. Depending on the case facts, it could be possible to lessen your charges or have your charges dropped. Innocent people do get brought into the justice system through incomplete investigations and false accusations.  

At the ​Law Offices of Philip B. Adams, LLC, our skilled and competent white-collar criminal defense attorney has represented many individuals charged with the most serious crimes.

For more information, contact the Law Offices of Philip B. Adams.

Louisiana White-Collar Crimes

Accounting Crimes
Embezzlement is a type of accounting crime where a party trusted to manage another party's money steals some or all of the money.
The penalties for embezzlement depend on the amount of money that was stolen. A person who has been previously convicted may suffer the longest prison sentence. 

  • Under $750 will be charged as a misdemeanor offense and can come with up to six months imprisonment and a fine as high as $1,000.

  • $750-$5,000 will be charged as a felony offense and can come with up to five years imprisonment and a fine as high as $3,000.

  • $5,000-$25,000 will come with up to 10 years imprisonment and a fine as high as $10,000.

  • $25,000 and over will come with at least five years imprisonment or up to 20 and a fine as high as $50,000.


Fraud Crimes
Fraud crimes happen when one or more people attempt to defraud a financial institution using false pretenses or schemes.

Penalties for fraud can come with up to 10 years of imprisonment with or without hard labor and a fine that can be as high as $100,000. In addition, restitution payments to the victim for their financial damages and losses may be ordered.

Forgery
Forgery crimes happen when one attempts to or does defraud someone using false documentation or information. A forgery conviction will come about when it can be proven that the defendant had the intent to defraud and knew the information or documentation they had was false because it was purposely altered.
Penalties for forgery can come with up to 10 years of imprisonment and a fine that can be as high as $5,000. In addition, restitution payments to the victim for their financial damages and losses may be ordered.

Call An Experienced Louisiana Accounting, Fraud, and Forgery Crime Defense Attorney Today

Protecting your rights and freedoms from the most grievous penalties when you have been charged with an accounting, fraud, or forgery crime in Louisiana is Attorney Adams' top priority. 
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If you were charged with an accounting, fraud, or forgery crime in Louisiana, you need a committed and experienced accounting, fraud, or forgery crime criminal defense attorney on your side. Contact the Law Offices of Philip B. Adams today for a case evaluation.