I’ve been charged with a white collar crime. What are the likely penalties I am facing?
If you’ve been charged with a white collar crime it depends whether you’ve been charged in state court or in federal court. In federal court, the penalties range anywhere from probation all the way up to imprisonment or you could go to prison as a result of the offense.
So, depending on certain factors in your case, how much money is involved, that’s going to be the driving force of what your possible penalties are. Also in a federal case, you have to consult the federal sentencing guidelines to figure out what those penalties can be. An experienced federal lawyer will know how to discuss and explain those sentencing guidelines to you.
In a state white collar case in the state of Texas, it depends on the value of the money that they claim was involved and that can range anywhere from a misdemeanor all the way up to a first degree felony where you could face life in prison.
So depending on where you’re charged and how much money is involved will determine what your penalties are.
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James P. Whalen
James P. Whalen is the managing attorney and founder of Whalen Law Office, a Texas criminal defense firm offering personalized legal representation for various federal criminal charges. With a commitment to providing comfort and guidance during challenging times, Mr. Whalen serves as both an attorney and counselor to his clients, helping them navigate their cases while striving to restore normalcy to their lives.
In an inherently unbalanced criminal justice system, Mr. Whalen takes on cases with unwavering dedication. With decades of legal experience, he offers representation across various criminal charges, including white-collar crimes, violent crimes, drug charges, and more. Mr. Whalen’s numerous accolades, including Super Lawyer recognition and board certification in Criminal Appellate Law and Criminal Law, reflect his unwavering commitment to ethical and high-quality legal representation.
