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In the white collar criminal defense context, defendants may benefit substantially from being able to speak to the media about their case.  Criminal charges — particularly those that involve high-stakes white collar criminal activity — often draw significant attention, and as such, the public is likely to speculate about the guilt of the parties involved before trial even begins. Gag orders are judicial rulings that prevent public disclosure relating to information on a particular case.  Gag orders are generally intended to protect the defendant, witnesses, or other parties in a criminal prosecution.  For example, a gag order preventing anyone involved […]

If you are currently under investigation by a government agency, or if you are simply concerned that you (or an employee/agent) might have committed a regulatory violation that could expose your organization to criminal liability, then it’s important to get in touch with an experienced Alexandria white collar defense attorney for further guidance.  Qualified white collar criminal defense attorneys will work with you to conduct an internal investigation and identify potential violations. Many businesses don’t fully understand the value of performing an internal investigation — after all, the internal investigation may be seen as an “extra” expense and effort that […]

In the context of white collar criminal defense, there has — generally speaking — been a fundamental tension between employees and their employers.  After all, when government agencies begin to investigate the potential wrongdoing of a business entity (and the employees therein), conflicts of interest naturally arise. An employee, for example, may be suspected of committing fraud while working for their business employer.  If the employee acted alone and without the knowledge of their employer, then no tension exists — it is perfectly reasonable for the employer to engage with prosecutors separately, and to leave the employee on their own to […]

When businesses are being investigated for white collar criminal activity, they generally make an attempt to control information leaks, to identify system failures that may have given rise to compliance issues, and to cooperate with certain employees in the organization who may have knowledge of the activities at-issue, whether direct or indirect.  If you are an employee at a business that is currently being investigated for white collar criminal activity, or has been charged with such crimes, then it’s important that you consult with a qualified attorney to serve as your independent counsel through litigation — though your employer may […]