White Collar Crime Defense Attorney
Defending Against White Collar Crimes in Fort Myers, FL
A white collar crime is one that is committed generally by a high salaried professional working for a large corporation, and is generally committed for the purpose of dishonest monetary gain or detriment to another company. These crimes can be tried at either the state or federal level and generally involve extremely harsh penalties. Because of the severe damage that can be done to other companies and individuals through commission of this crime, prosecutors generally fight for the full extent of the law to be applied for conviction.
If you have been charged with a white collar crime then you could face extremely harsh penalties for conviction. With penalties like restitution, extensive fines, and harsh prison sentences as potential repercussions, it is vitally important to your future that you have skilled and highly experienced legal representation of your case on your side. At Brian L. Edwards, Esq., we have successfully assisted numerous individuals in the past and we have a long history of success in the case that we handle. You can be sure that we will put our extensive skill and experience to work for you in your case if you choose to work with us.
Types of White Collar Crimes
There are many different kinds of crime that can be considered "white-collar" and the following is merely a basic list of some of the more common types of white collar crime:
- Embezzlement - taking money from an account that has been entrusted for the purpose of expenditures other than those provided in the trust agreement
- Money laundering - passing illegitimate funds through a legitimate source in order to mask their origin
- Fraud - intentional misrepresentation or omission of facts for the purpose of monetary gain, or detriment to another
If you have been charged with a white collar crime of any kind then do not hesitate to contact a Fort Myers criminal attorney from our firm immediately.
Hear It From Our Clients
Read How We Have Successfully Defended Our Clients in Past Cases
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"Great Lawyer!"Great Lawyer! Did a great job and would recommend him to anyone! He really has a passion for helping !- J. Sparks
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"He will go above and beyond for you!"He will go above and beyond for you!- Kimberly B.
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"Passionate, honest, and truthful in everything he did."Passionate, honest, and truthful in everything he did.- Cristina S.
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"If you need an attorney, call Brian!"If you need an attorney, call Brian!- Cynthia
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"He has saved my career due to his relentless commitment."He has saved my career due to his relentless commitment.- Past ClientQ
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"Getting the deal we wanted was just the icing on the cake . You answered all my questions and made me feel like you were really fighting for ME!!!"Brian i want to personally thank you AGAIN for all your hard work on such a VERY short notice . You did your thing and you did it fast ! The jugde was tough but in the end you got me the one thing i really wanted and needed ! I am forever thankful for you not treating me as just another piece of paper-- I felt as if You actually Do care about your clients. you're not fake, greedy or just rushing along. Not only were you PATIENT but you were PASSIONATE, HONEST and TRUTHFUL in everything you did for ME!! Those are the qualities you have that make a difference!!!! Getting the deal we wanted was just the icing on the cake . You answered all my questions and made me feel like you were really fighting for ME!!! I dont plan on ever needing an attorney again but anyone who gets in trouble in florida should definately look into you for their defense. With all your years of experience in florida law & being a former prosecutor YOU definately have the upper hand !!!! Thank you again !- Christina S
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"Brian Edwards is by far the most effective lawyer I have seen."GET THIS LAWYER!! Brian Edwards is by far the most effective lawyer I have seen. He has gone above and beyond for my case. He genuinely cares about his clients and will do whatever it takes to get the best possible outcome! As he has done for me. I could not have asked or dreamed of a better outcome for my case. If it wasn't for Brian I would still be in the system. I was on probation for controlled substance for the past 4 years, and Brian through his hardwork and determination got my probation completed and time served. I am a free man today because of his excellent help! Thank you so much Brian!- James B.
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"Brian is one of the area's best DUI attorneys."Brian is one of the area's best DUI attorneys.- Max B.
Recent Case Results
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Probation Sale of Illegal Narcotics
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Charge Dismissed Sale of Controlled Substance
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Charge Reduced DUI
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Offer Reduced Violating Probation
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Charges Dismissed Illegally Catching Fish
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Charge Dismissed Carrying Concealed Firearm