White Collar Crimes

Based in Salt Lake City, Bugden & Isaacson, LLC, represents clients throughout the state of Utah in a range of criminal matters, including cases involving white collar crimes.  Traditionally, these crimes include bribery, insider trading, embezzlement, identity theft, pension fund crimes, RICO crimes, forgery, and numerous types of fraud, such as consumer fraud, financial fraud, securities fraud, and wire fraud. 

Public outrage over high-profile crimes committed by executives at large corporations has created pressure for more stringent investigation, enforcement, and penalties for individuals alleged to have engaged in white collar criminal activity.  If you have been charged with a crime such as fraud or embezzlement, seek advice from an experienced white collar criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.  Even if you are only under investigation, it is important to have a trusted lawyer to guide you and protect your legal rights.  Penalties for white collar crimes vary widely depending on the facts of the case, but frequently include incarceration.  Additionally, a conviction for any crime involving dishonesty can have significant lasting effects on your career.

In the Fall of 2009, we represented a client accused of Wire Fraud.  A two and a half week jury trial was held in federal court.  After dozens of witnesses and thousands of exhibits were presented to the jury, they acquitted our client of two counts and could not come to a decision on the remaining counts.  This resulted in a hung jury.  Despite the Government's aggressive prosecution of our client, including flying multiple witnesses from overseas, we were able to persuade the jury not to convict our client.

Our firm has represented countless defendants charged with Communications Fraud and Securities Fraud by the State of Utah.

At Bugden & Isaacson, our attorneys have considerable expertise in handling cases involving white collar crimes and theft.  Recently, we represented a client charged with wire fraud.  The case was highly complex, involving hundreds of thousands of pages of discovery.  Ultimately, our client was acquitted of two counts; and on the rest of the counts, we had a hung jury.  Bugden & Isaacson lawyers have developed a reputation for excellence in trial advocacy.  To learn more about how we can help protect your rights, contact us today at (801) 467-1700.