Las Vegas White Collar Crime Lawyer
White Collar Crime refers to crimes that deal with business, fraud, or forgery. They typically do not involve violence as they often involve people who are in positions of trust. White collar criminal charges can disrupt your business and your life, and despite not involving violence, the state of Nevada takes white collar charges very seriously. Convictions can lead not only to heavy fines but also carry significant prison terms. White collar cases can involve complicated fact patterns where expert understanding of financial issues is a must. A skilled and educated Las Vegas white collar crime lawyer is essential to helping you navigate the complex issues surrounding white collar charges.
Adrian Marie Lobo has over 10 years of experience handling white collar criminal cases, including cases specific to the Las Vegas landscape. Her areas of expertise include:
Casino Marker Cases
Casino markers are placeholders used as credit at casinos around Las Vegas. They allow people to access large amounts of money without having to carry thousands of dollars in cash around. Las Vegas casinos love to issue markers to gamblers because they give the illusion of unlimited cash. Wracking up a huge debt is easy if you are not vigilant about your gambling losses.
Casino markers carry strict deadlines for repayment and significant consequences if you fail to repay. Unpaid markers can lead to independent collection efforts by the casino, such as by going directly through your bank account. If you do not have sufficient funds to pay, the casino can refer your case to the District Attorney, who can issue a warrant for your arrest. Depending on the amount you owe, you can face misdemeanor or even felony charges which carry significant fines and potentially up to four years in a Nevada state prison.
Unlicensed Business Operation
Nevada law requires businesses to have the appropriate licenses to operate. Selling alcohol or providing gaming services require particular licenses. Failure to obtain the appropriate licenses is punishable by fine and can disturb your ability to operate your business in the future.
Embezzlement
Embezzlement is similar to larceny or theft but involves misappropriating funds that were meant to be in your possession or ownership only temporarily and then transferred or used for some particular purpose. If someone is entrusted with holding or protecting money and then steals the money for their own use, they may face charges of embezzlement. Depending on the amount of money misappropriated, embezzlement can be a misdemeanor or felony charge, punishable by a fine as high as $10,000 or up to 10 years in state prison.
Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses
Nevada law makes it illegal to trick someone into giving you money by means of fraud. Misrepresenting who you are or what services you offer in order to get someone to give you money can lead to misdemeanor or felony charges, up to $10,000 in fines, and up to six years in prison.
Help is Available for Serious White Collar Criminal Charges in Las Vegas
If you or anyone you know has been charged with any white collar crime, it is imperative you contact an experienced Las Vegas white collar crime lawyer who can fight against your charge and get you the representation you deserve. Adrian Lobo is an experienced criminal defense attorney who is determined to help reduce your charges. Contact Lobo Law today to schedule a consultation and begin discussing your charges.
