Fraud and Business Crimes

Camp Hill and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Business Fraud Attorneys

Regardless of the evidence collected in a business fraud case, the government must prove intent on the part of the accused to willfully and knowingly commit fraud. In cases involving over-billing, accounting discrepancies or tax reporting issues, repeated mistakes can compound, creating the appearance of a pattern of deceit and fraud. At the law office of Boyle, Neblett & Wenger, our attorneys work closely with businesses and individuals in investigations and criminal prosecutions involving business fraud. If contacted early in an investigation, our office may be able to convince prosecutors to drop their charges once a company has instituted changes and rectified any accounting or financial errors that elicited suspicion in the first place. Here, we assert our client's rights while maintaining open channels of communication with investigators so we can try to keep investigations from going any further.

If you or your company is currently under investigation or facing charges related to business fraud, contact white collar crime attorneys at Boyle, Neblett & Wenger today. We provide free, confidential consultations protected by the attorney-client privilege — whether or not you ultimately hire us to represent you.

Avoiding Obstruction of Justice Charges

Perhaps the biggest mistake people facing business fraud charges make is destroying or removing evidence pertinent to a federal investigation. Even in cases where people are innocent, panic convinces them they must remove what they believe to be potentially incriminating evidence. However, any financial, tax, accounting, investment, billing or work-related information related to business operations may be subpoenaed by the government. Destroying or hiding these kinds of information could result in an obstruction of justice charge.

At Boyle, Neblett & Wenger, we review what documentation is pertinent and what must be shared with prosecutors. At the same time, our attorneys protect our clients' rights and interests, helping them avoid incriminating statements or actions.

Putting the Prosecution on the Defensive

Prosecutors often introduce conspiracy charges in business fraud criminal cases. As a result, hearsay rules are suspended, allowing testimony in at trial that would otherwise be excluded as unsubstantiated hearsay. In order to convict others, prosecutors usually offer a plea bargain to other suspects in order to exchange testimony for reduced sentences.

Our attorneys expose questionable testimony that often results from plea arrangements and the use of shady informants. Working with our own investigators and accountants, we track down alternative leads and witnesses that contradict the prosecution's version of events.

Contact Business Crimes Defense Attorneys at Boyle, Neblett & Wenger

The outcome of your case could depend on what steps you take during the initial stages of an indictment or investigation. To protect your rights and interests, contact Harrisburg business fraud attorneys at the law office of Boyle, Neblett & Wenger today.