by Robert Erickson | Sep 21, 2026 | Criminal Defense, White-Collar Defense
The envelope is addressed to the company, not to a person. Inside is a grand jury subpoena listing categories of documents and a return date a few weeks out. Nobody has been arrested, nobody has been charged, and the natural instinct is relief — this is about the...
by Robert Erickson | Aug 17, 2026 | Criminal Defense, White-Collar Defense
Ask a federal defense attorney which statute the government reaches for most often in white-collar cases and you’ll get the same answer nearly every time. Wire fraud. Not because it targets a specific industry or a particular kind of scheme, but because...
by Robert Erickson | Jul 13, 2026 | Criminal Defense, White-Collar Defense
Most white-collar cases don’t start with handcuffs. They start quietly — a subpoena to your bank, an agent chatting up a coworker, a records request you never see. Federal investigations into fraud, embezzlement, and financial crimes can run for months or even...
by Robert Erickson | Jul 2, 2025 | White-Collar Defense
In white-collar criminal cases, intent is often the central issue. Prosecutors must usually prove that a defendant not only committed the alleged act but also did so with criminal intent. Unlike crimes of violence, white-collar offenses are rarely about physical...
by Robert Erickson | May 7, 2025 | White-Collar Defense
Learning that you’re under federal investigation for fraud is one of the most intimidating experiences anyone can face. Whether you received a formal target letter, had federal agents show up at your door, or heard rumors of an inquiry, the stakes couldn’t be higher....
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