Sacramento White Collar Crime Lawyer
Experienced Defense Against White Collar Crimes in California
Since 2012, the Law Office of Gilbert B. Vega has provided Sacramento County with aggressive and results-driven criminal defense. We are well-versed in how prosecutors pursue white-collar crime charges, and we can put this knowledge to work for you.
When you hire our white-collar criminal defense lawyer, we take the time to carefully investigate the allegations against you. We’ll make sure you understand the charges brought against you and provide the support you need to feel confident in court.
What is a White Collar Crime?
White collar crime refers to non-violent crimes committed for financial gain or to deceive others, typically by individuals or organizations in positions of trust or authority. These crimes are often characterized by deceit, concealment, or violation of trust and can have significant financial repercussions. Some common examples of white collar crimes include:
- Fraud: This includes various forms of deceit or misrepresentation for financial gain, such as securities fraud, insurance fraud, mortgage fraud, and healthcare fraud.
- Embezzlement: The misappropriation of funds or property entrusted to one's care, often by an employee or fiduciary.
- Bribery: Offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value to influence the actions of an official or other person in a position of trust.
- Insider Trading: Illegally trading stocks, bonds, or other securities based on non-public, material information about the company.
- Money Laundering: The process of concealing the origins of illegally obtained money, typically by passing it through legitimate businesses or financial institutions.
- Forgery: Falsifying documents or signatures with the intent to deceive for financial gain.
- Identity Theft: Using someone else's personal information without permission for financial gain or to commit other crimes.
White collar crimes are often complex and may involve sophisticated methods of deception or manipulation. They are typically investigated by specialized units within law enforcement agencies and can result in significant penalties, including fines, restitution, probation, and imprisonment. The legal consequences for white collar crimes can vary depending on the specific offense, the amount of money involved, and the jurisdiction's laws.
Are you being investigated? Contact our Sacramento white-collar crime defense team at (916) 249-9417 for a free consultation.
Types of White-Collar Crimes
Unlike violent crimes and drug crimes, white-collar criminal crimes most often deal with issues of fraud or theft. They are usually financially motivated. The scale of these crimes can vary widely, ranging from individual identity theft to large-scale embezzlement and money laundering.
Examples of white-collar crimes include:
- Bank fraud
- Bribery
- Credit card fraud
- Healthcare fraud
- Identity theft
- Insider trading and securities fraud
- Mail fraud
- Tax fraud
The circumstances of your alleged crime will determine the charges and the potential penalties you face. For example, if the allegations against you involve large sums of money, you may face jail time, fines, and mandated restitution. White-collar crime charges are just as serious as violent crime or drug crime charges and should always be taken seriously. The stakes are too high to risk representing yourself.
Contact Our Sacramento White Collar Crime Attorney Today
When you hire our Sacramento white-collar crime attorney to handle your criminal case, you can be sure that you are working with a legal team that puts you and your interests first. We know how stressful these cases are, and we understand how serious the consequences can be.
At the Law Office of Gilbert B. Vega, we see you as a whole person and not just a case number. We know that the outcome of your criminal case has a real impact on your life and your future.
For a free consultation in person or over the phone, contact the Law Office of Gilbert B. Vega at (916) 249-9417.
Client Reviews Speak Volumes
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"He has the experience and knowledge of the judicial process."
Atty. Vega provided professional service regarding my case. He has the experience and knowledge of the judicial process in the Stanislaus County judicial system. He was able to get an enhancements charge and a traffic citation dismissed. I would recommend him to anyone needing attorney representation in the Stanislaus County area.
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"He handled it perfectly and was able to get it cleared up."
Mr. Vega did an outstanding job handling a background check error. It almost caused me not to get hired with InShape health clubs. He handled it perfectly and was able to get it cleared up and I was able to start working!! If I am ever in need of an attorney again, I will definitely give him a call. Thank you very much, Mr. Vega!!!
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"Mr. Vega reassured me that he would do his best and was with me every step of the way"
Mr. Vega is an amazing attorney and I would recommend him to anyone!!! Let me just be frank my case was looking unbelievably scary! I had 150,000 bail was looking at federal charges and my entire life was in jeopardy...multiple felonies. Mr. Vega reassured me that he would do his best and was with me every step of the way answered every question, every phone call, every time!!! I ended up receiving a misdemeanor and sheriff work release 120 days, after facing 4 years state/ 10 years federal!! Now if my review doesn't convince you then idk what will but he was worth every single penny and I'll love him for life, he saved my life!
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"He’s so down to earth and easy to talk to."
I made some stupid choices in 2015 that came back to hunt me January 2016. I was extremely scared of the thought of going to jail for a few years over a stupid choice I made the prior year. As soon as I talked to Mr. Vega, I instantly knew I wanted to hire him to represent me. It’s so unlike me to make such an important decision without doing a lot of research but I knew from speaking on the phone with him that he would be the one to help me. Although I was facing these charges and having to explain to him everything that happened, not one time did he make me feel like a criminal. He’s so down to Earth and easy to talk to. Mr. Vega was able to get me 90 days of house arrest which I was only required to do half of. Forever thankful for your help and would recommend him to anyone who needs an attorney!
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"They helped stabilize my life again."
Mr. Gilberto Vega is a professional that is very compassionate and generous. I am very grateful to him because he helped my case. His assistants were a great help as well. They helped stabilize my life again. Thank you very much.
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"Best choice that I personally made to change my life as well as my family's"
Great staff took care of business fast and efficiently, best choice that I personally made to change my life as well as my family's, thank you so much to each staff member that dealt with my case, and to whoever may be reading if you have a problem with bankruptcy call them they know what to do.
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"Regardless of the charges you are facing, he will treat you as a person and not what the paper says about you."
Hiring an attorney can be a stressful process. Mr.Vega was very helpful right from the very first phone call. He is very down to earth, and was able to explain things so that I understood. My husband was facing felony drug charges, and a possible 6 year sentence. He took the case seriously and made us feel like we mattered and that we had a voice. Regardless of the charges you are facing, he will treat you as a person and not what the paper says about you. He was able to get a very good deal that we didn't think was possible and in fact were told by other attorneys was out of the question. My husband was able to get all charges but one dismissed, 1 year of county jail , with half, credit for time served and probation and the ability to apply for early release via the work project program. That's amazing. He was willing to negotiate to come up with a payment plan to fit the needs of everyone involved. I'm 100% happy with his service and would highly recommend him to anyone.
- Paris -
"Mr. Vega got some charges dropped and got me deal of one year in Sac County with half time"
Mr.Vega was a great beacon of hope when I was incarcerated last June of 2014. I was charged with some serious crimes and was facing 10 years in prison but Mr.Vega got some charges dropped and got me deal of one year in Sac County with half time so I served 6 months. His team and he are the best. I will always be thankful.
- Former Client