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White Collar Crimes

Fraud Defense Attorney in Peoria, Illinois

Individuals facing allegations of fraud or other white collar crimes face significant consequences if convicted. Because these cases are generally pursued by the federal government, law enforcement personnel have nearly unlimited resources to use in obtaining the evidence necessary for a conviction. Months or years of wiretap evidence, computer data, photographs, documents and other evidence have often been collected by the time charges are formally filed.

Once you become aware of investigations concerning you, it is essential that you consult a skilled criminal defense attorney to ensure that you are protected. At the Peoria law office of Arthur J. Inman, I provide zealous representation to Illinois clients facing state or federal charges involving fraud or other white collar crimes.

With over 35 years of criminal law experience - including eight years as a former prosecutor - I have the skills, knowledge and determination to provide clients with effective defense representation in fraud and white collar crime cases. My practice includes:

  • Credit card theft
  • Writing bad checks
  • Embezzlement
  • Health care fraud
  • Insurance fraud
  • Securities fraud
  • Loan or mortgage fraud
  • Bank fraud
  • Forgery

While white collar crimes involve theft and forgery rather than violence or threats, they are taken seriously by the government. The threat of prosecution and imprisonment for these crimes is real, as law enforcement and the courts in Illinois are growing increasingly concerned about the effect of this type of crime on small businesses, banks and individuals - especially with the current economic crisis. This is particularly the case when large amounts of money are involved, such as in cases involving securities fraud or corporate embezzlement.

The Additional Charge: Conspiracy

Federal prosecutors frequently pursue conspiracy charges against individuals charged with white collar crimes. Individuals charged with conspiracy may be held responsible for the theft of large amounts of money or property they never saw or handled, but which was obtained through fraudulent schemes involving other people. Conspiracy charges are very serious. People who played only a peripheral role in a fraudulent transaction can still face the same penalties as the person who committed the embezzlement or theft.

I have successfully represented clients facing charges of fraud, embezzlement and conspiracy in state and federal courts, and at the appellate level.

If you are facing charges for fraud, forgery or other white collar crime, please contact me at the Law Office of Arthur J. Inman at 309-673-9711.

411 Hamilton Blvd., Suite 1302
Associated Bank Building
Peoria, IL 61602
Phone: 309-673-9711
Fax: 309-673-9720
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