White-Collar Crime

Houston White-Collar Crime Defense Attorney

Most white-collar crimes are charged as violations of federal law, and are tried in federal court. And no matter what you've heard, federal court is a much harder place than state court. In 1987, parole was abolished in federal court and The Federal Sentencing Guidelines took effect. If you face white-collar criminal charges in federal court, you must take the case very seriously since you may face a long sentence in a federal penitentiary if convicted.

I'm Robert Fickman, a criminal defense lawyer in Houston, Texas. In the past 25 years I have defended virtually every kind of white-collar criminal case including conspiracy charges, money laundering charges, RICO charges, embezzlement charges, health care fraud, mortgage fraud, and bank fraud.

The federal government has almost endless resources at their disposal to try white-collar allegations. Almost every case will have two federal prosecutors and numerous federal agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Department of Homeland Security, the Secret Service (SS), and other federal agencies. When you are facing a long list of federal charges and a serious prosecution team, I encourage building an even stronger defense team to represent you.

In my opinion, to develop a strong defense you must first recognize the realities of our criminal justice system. In my opinion, in reality the presumption of innocence does not exist. In this country, anyone accused of a serious crime is presumed guilty by the public. You must be prepared to prove your innocence to stand a chance. As your lawyer, my job is to do my best to develop a strong defense to prove your innocence. As your lawyer, my job is to do my best to win your case by proving your innocence.

Quite often a white-collar criminal case will look insurmountable because the indictments are lengthy. The fact is that the beginning of the case is when things will often look the worst. Stay calm. It took the federal government a long time to build the case, so we need time to build a strong defense. Building a strong defense often involves putting together a defense team, reviewing voluminous documents, interviewing numerous witnesses, and hiring appropriate experts.

Most white-collar crimes involve some alleged deception involving money. As we investigate a case, our goal is to build a defense theory, based on the truth and the facts. The defense theory is the heart of every case, whether you are charged with a white-collar crime or something else. It is a story that explains all of the facts, from the defense point of view. To win, our defense theory must be stronger and more persuasive than the prosecution's theory.

Free consultation: If you have been charged with any white-collar crime, contact experienced Houston criminal defense attorney Robert Fickman today for a free initial consultation.