Accounting Fraud

White collar crimes occur every day in New Hampshire and prosecutors are looking to send violators to prison.

If you’ve been arrested on an accounting fraud charge, you want to avoid harsh penalties. It’s advisable to seek the legal assistance of criminal defense attorney Michael Anzalone, who has experience defending these kinds of cases in both state and federal courts.

So, no matter what the charge, The Anzalone Law Firm in Nashua, New Hampshire can help.

While you probably don’t consider yourself a common criminal, there are things you need to understand about the criminal justice system. This is especially true for people who haven’t been in legal trouble before. In many cases, this is the first time you’ve even been involved in a situation that involves police officers.

The first thing your attorney will need you to know is that you should not talk to investigators until you hire an attorney. You need a lawyer by your side when you talk about your case with police officers. The reason is quite simple. Anything you say can be held against you when your case goes to court.

When you hire Michael Anazalone, you can be assured that your best interests will always be a top priority.

Whether your case goes before a judge or your attorney thinks it is best to make some kind of plea arrangement beforehand, it is our goal to help you get back on your feet as soon as possible.

An arrest on accounting fraud charges _ or any other of the so-called white collar crimes _ can wreck your life. After an arrest _ even before a conviction _ your reputation may be tarnished. This mean you could lose your job and you can only imagine how your family will be impacted. They _ and you _ will be highly embarrassed and the financial implications will be immeasurable.

Accounting fraud is a crime that is considered to be a white collar crime. This means it takes place in the professional world, rather than other crimes which are considered to be street crimes.

The people who are often accused of accounting fraud work in professional offices in the corporate world. It could be a bank, a Fortune 500 company or any other professional environment. This kind of fraud is an attempt to hide funds, assets or other kinds of property.

The state statutes define fraud cases here, at RSA 638:26.

Even if you think you are unstoppable in hiding these “assets,” you should know that prosecutors will use forensic accounting to find anything that you think you’ve successfully hidden.

If convicted you could face long prison sentences and harsh fines and fees. It may be hard for you to find another job in your field even if you aren’t convicted.

So the best practice is to never get involved in criminal activity.

But if you have been arrested, you should call our legal experts at The Anzalone Law Firm for help.

Remember, we are here for you 24/7. Please fill out our online form today to get a free consultation with Michael Anzalone.