WHITE COLLAR CRIMINAL DEFENSE AND GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATIONS
Mr. Feldman has experience defending individuals charged with white collar crimes in pre-trial, trial, and sentencing proceedings before federal and state courts. He also has experience representing individuals in grand jury proceedings and investigations.
Significantly, prior to the filing of any formal criminal charges, there is always an investigation. Investigations often involve “informal” interviews, the issuance of subpoenas for records or testimony (including grand jury subpoenas), the use of confidential informants to record in person or telephonic communications, the use of wiretaps to intercept communications, and the strategic execution of search warrants at specific locations. As part of the Department of Justice’s current practice, the government will also initiate civil and criminal investigations simultaneously (parallel proceedings). The Firm is mindful of the potential impact of parallel proceedings and it is critical that a client seek counsel for assistance during the investigative phase. The Firm’s primary objective is to minimize the impact of these investigations and to devise a strategy that is responsive to the specific nature of the investigation and the individual client.
Once a criminal charge is filed by the State Attorney’s Office or the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Mr. Feldman works tirelessly to evaluate and reevaluate the strengths and weakness of the individual case and typically employs investigators to ensure that the government has conducted an adequate investigation prior to the filing of serious criminal charges. Where appropriate, as part of the Firm’s strategy, the Firm articulates the crucial facts to the decision-makers at the U.S. Attorney’s Office or the State Attorney’s Office in an attempt to obtain a favorable resolution on your behalf. However, when negotiations fail, when a formal charge is unavoidable, or when the government’s proposed resolution is untenable, the Firm will strive to aggressively defend the client’s rights in court.
Finally, the collateral consequences of any criminal conviction are important to any client, including loss of professional licensure, government debarment, exclusion from participation in federal or state healthcare programs, denial of exportation privileges, and deportation or removal. In fashioning a defense strategy that works best for you, these are significant factors that the Firm will consider.
Contact the Firm if you have been charged with a white criminal offense, if you or your business has been visited by a government agency or the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), or have reason to believe that you are a target, subject, or witness in an ongoing government investigation.