Nashville White Collar Crime Attorney
White collar crime is a catchall term for a number of illegal activities that involve theft in the business world. Charges can range from fraud to embezzlement. Conviction can result in serious penalties and extensive damage to your reputation.
At the Law Office of Brent Horst, we help clients who have been charged with a white collar crime in Tennessee. Attorney Brent Horst has more than 20 years experience representing defendants in state and federal court. He is a former prosecutor in Tennessee and is board certified as a criminal trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Experience matters when it comes to your defense. Contact a Nashville white collar crime lawyer at our defense firm to discuss your case in a confidential consultation.
Defending You From White Collar Crime Charges
If you work for a company and you give advantageous information to their competitor, you can be convicted of a white collar crime. If you provide information based on your position with a company and you use the information to buy or sell stocks, then you have committed a federal crime. The size of the company is irrelevant.
Attorney Horst aggressively defends clients throughout Tennessee who are facing charges for white collar crimes, including:
- Insider trading
- Trade secrets
- Embezzlement
- Theft
- Banking fraud
- Stock market fraud
Building Your White Collar Crime Defense
White collar crimes can pose difficulties because there is often a large amount of corporate paperwork to review. Attorney Horst has extensive experience sorting through and reviewing large volumes of paperwork.
In some cases, we have had success obtaining supervised release or house arrest for our clients, depending on the amount of money involved. Regardless of the facts surrounding your case, we will work to have your charges dismissed or penalties reduced. When necessary, we will be prepared to fight for your rights at trial.
Hire a Skilled Knoxville, Tennessee, Business Fraud Lawyer
If you have been arrested for a white collar crime or suspect you are under investigation by law enforcement, we can help. Contact an experienced Knoxville, Tennessee, business fraud attorney at our firm to talk about your charges.
