The specific penalties for white-collar crimes will depend on the actual charge and the jurisdiction. It is usually a crime that is non-violent in nature, but financially driven. It includes forgery, bribery, extortion, cyber-crime, embezzlement, insider trading, racketeering, counterfeiting, or money laundering. There is also a stark difference between state and federal white-collar crime. If an accused person of a white-collar crime violates both state and federal law, they can be tried in both courts. The Supreme Court of the United States have ruled that these separate prosecutions do not violate Constitutional double jeopardy. If you have been questioned, or have been charged, in any white-collar investigation, it is imperative to hire an experienced white-collar crime defense attorney.

Justice for sexual abuse can be pursued through both the criminal and civil court systems. The devastation of abuse can feel overwhelming for the victim as well as loved ones. During this emotional time our skilled legal team will guide you in pursuing a civil claim against the abuser, and if applicable, the facility that was entrusted to provide care and safety.

McKoy Law Firm will work with you to control the cost in defending allegations of abuse. We may recommend using expert witnesses or thoroughly vet credibility deficiencies in accusers to make sure you get the best outcome possible. Allow our criminal defense lawyers to work in your favor.

An experienced New Jersey and Pennsylvania DUI lawyer will do everything necessary to defend clients against the drinking and driving charges filed by the prosecution. Pretrial motions must be made to suppress evidence when mistakes and inaccuracies are made by police officers. Was there reasonable suspicion to stop the vehicle? Or probable cause to make the DUI arrest? Officers must be cross-examined to expose these mistakes. When argued successfully, a DUI case can be dismissed or the charged substantially reduced.

A DUI conviction can permanently alter your life by affecting your ability to drive, your job, your future employment opportunities, and your freedom. The penalties for a DUI in Pennsylvania and New Jersey are potentially severe, particularly when it is not your first offense. If you live in Philadelphia or Atlantic City, reach out today to schedule an appointment with skilled criminal defense attorneys.

If you were charged with Shoplifting (or any theft offense that does not involve the use of violence), a good lawyer can get you a second chance at a clean slate. If this is the first offense and you have been arrest-free and able to do whatever the court ordered, the case can be dismissed and you will not have a criminal record. The fact that you were arrested will not generally be known to potential employers, but the information on the arrest and disposition will always be available to the government on the NJSID computer.

If you are arrested again they will treat the case more seriously and you will probably have a criminal record or a record for a violation. Shoplifting is common with young women who are in store a lot and are tempted to just place an item in their purse. What they don’t know is that stores lose millions to shoplifters and everyone had to pay 20 percent more for certain items because stores pass the cost on to the consumer.

Almost every store has surveillance cameras, store security, store detectives, secret shoppers, and cashiers who are trained on how to detect shoplifting. Sooner or later everyone is caught and then they risk having a theft conviction on their record which can prevent them from getting a good job or have a negative impact on their career. Life is all about making good decisions and getting good advice…and being smart enough to follow it. Make your next best decision by giving us a call at our Camden, New Jersey office today to schedule a free consultation.

If everyone listened to their mothers they would be better off…take a sweater, don’t run with scissors, and do your homework…all good advice.