White Collar - Financial Crimes
FINANCIAL CRIMES ATTORNEY
Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney for Mortgage Fraud, Fraud, Forgery, and Deceptive Practices
Whether you are under investigation for a financial crime or you are charged with forgery, deceptive practices, mortgage fraud
or fraud, you need the services of skilled defense attorneys - The Law Offices of Marilyn A. Miller. We have over 30 years of
experience in aggressively defending such complex cases. Call 312-634-0711 to set up an appointment with us to assess
your case, determine the likelihood of success as well as discuss the possible defenses to the allegations against you.
Prompt action to retain a knowledgeable and experienced attorney is very important to the outcome of such criminal charges.
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White Collar Crimes is a phrase which covers numerous kinds of financial offenses such as the following:
Deceptive Practices consists of various forms of deceptive conduct committed with the intent to defraud. 720 ILCS 5/17-1.
This offense could be conduct as simple as the issuance of a bad check knowing that it will not be paid by the bank. Or, it
could be deceptive or threating conduct which causes someone to execute a document resulting in a financial obligation. The
deception could also involve a bank or financial institution by making false statements or having possession of stolen or
fraudulently obtained checks. These types of offenses can be misdemeanors or felonies depending on the circumstances of
the case and the monetary amount involved.
Forgery occurs when, with intent to defraud, a person knowingly makes or alters a document purporting that is was made by
another, or at a different time, or with different provisions, or by authority of one who did not give such authority. Other ways of
committing forgery are by issuing or possessing with intent to issue a forged document. 720 ILCS 5/17-3. This offense is a
Class 3 felony which carries a prison term of 2 to 5 yrs but probation is a possibility.
Other Forms of Financial Crimes Which Require a Skilled Defense Attorney:
Mortgage Fraud State Benefits Fraud Credit Card Fraud
Embezzlement Health Care Benefits Fraud Mail Fraud
Bank Fraud Computer Fraud Identity Theft
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Need a Defense for a Forgery or Deceptive Practices Charge? We Can Help You.
For a Deceptive Practices case, the prosecution must prove intent to defraud as an essential element of the case. If the
evidence with respect to intent to defraud is weak or nonexistent, your case could have a winning defense. Other defenses
may be possible as well – a thorough analysis of your case is necessary to make such a determination.
As to a Forgery charge, the prosecution must prove intent to defraud as well as knowledge that the document in question was
forged. It could be a successful defense that the accused lacked both intent to defraud and knowledge of the forgery. Each
case is unique in terms of possible defenses - the circumstances your case would have to be carefully investigated and
assessed in this regard.
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Call attorney Marilyn A. Miller at 312-634-0711 to set up an in-office consultation to discuss all aspects of your case including
any and all defenses as well as dismissal or reduction of the charges.
Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney for the Chicago Area including DuPage County and Cook County
Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney for Mortgage Fraud, Fraud, Forgery, and Deceptive Practices
Whether you are under investigation for a financial crime or you are charged with forgery, deceptive practices, mortgage fraud
or fraud, you need the services of skilled defense attorneys - The Law Offices of Marilyn A. Miller. We have over 30 years of
experience in aggressively defending such complex cases. Call 312-634-0711 to set up an appointment with us to assess
your case, determine the likelihood of success as well as discuss the possible defenses to the allegations against you.
Prompt action to retain a knowledgeable and experienced attorney is very important to the outcome of such criminal charges.
____________________________________________________________________
White Collar Crimes is a phrase which covers numerous kinds of financial offenses such as the following:
Deceptive Practices consists of various forms of deceptive conduct committed with the intent to defraud. 720 ILCS 5/17-1.
This offense could be conduct as simple as the issuance of a bad check knowing that it will not be paid by the bank. Or, it
could be deceptive or threating conduct which causes someone to execute a document resulting in a financial obligation. The
deception could also involve a bank or financial institution by making false statements or having possession of stolen or
fraudulently obtained checks. These types of offenses can be misdemeanors or felonies depending on the circumstances of
the case and the monetary amount involved.
Forgery occurs when, with intent to defraud, a person knowingly makes or alters a document purporting that is was made by
another, or at a different time, or with different provisions, or by authority of one who did not give such authority. Other ways of
committing forgery are by issuing or possessing with intent to issue a forged document. 720 ILCS 5/17-3. This offense is a
Class 3 felony which carries a prison term of 2 to 5 yrs but probation is a possibility.
Other Forms of Financial Crimes Which Require a Skilled Defense Attorney:
Mortgage Fraud State Benefits Fraud Credit Card Fraud
Embezzlement Health Care Benefits Fraud Mail Fraud
Bank Fraud Computer Fraud Identity Theft
______________________________________________________________________
Need a Defense for a Forgery or Deceptive Practices Charge? We Can Help You.
For a Deceptive Practices case, the prosecution must prove intent to defraud as an essential element of the case. If the
evidence with respect to intent to defraud is weak or nonexistent, your case could have a winning defense. Other defenses
may be possible as well – a thorough analysis of your case is necessary to make such a determination.
As to a Forgery charge, the prosecution must prove intent to defraud as well as knowledge that the document in question was
forged. It could be a successful defense that the accused lacked both intent to defraud and knowledge of the forgery. Each
case is unique in terms of possible defenses - the circumstances your case would have to be carefully investigated and
assessed in this regard.
______________________________________________________________________
Call attorney Marilyn A. Miller at 312-634-0711 to set up an in-office consultation to discuss all aspects of your case including
any and all defenses as well as dismissal or reduction of the charges.
Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney for the Chicago Area including DuPage County and Cook County
The Law Offices of Call 630-424-8816
MARILYN A. MILLER
MARILYN A. MILLER
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Contact Us - Office Locations
Regency Towers Center, 1415 West 22nd Street, Tower Floor Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 (Map & Directions)
203 N. LaSalle, Suite 2100, Chicago IL 60601 (Map & Directions)
Phone 312-634-0711 or 630-424-8816 Email: Mamillerlaw@aol.com
Note - please do not send confidential or time-sensitive material to us via email. Call for a
consultation.
Regency Towers Center, 1415 West 22nd Street, Tower Floor Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 (Map & Directions)
203 N. LaSalle, Suite 2100, Chicago IL 60601 (Map & Directions)
Phone 312-634-0711 or 630-424-8816 Email: Mamillerlaw@aol.com
Note - please do not send confidential or time-sensitive material to us via email. Call for a
consultation.
Criminal defense attorney Marilyn A. Miller represents clients throughout the cities of Chicago, Wheaton, Naperville, Schaumburg,
Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Addison, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Carol Stream, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Itasca, Lisle,
Wood Dale, Bloomingdale, Glendale Heights, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Wayne, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, West Chicago, Geneva, St.
Charles, Cook County, Dupage County, Kane County, and Will County as well as arrests by Illinois State Police on Interstate
Highways. In Cook County, Chicago criminal defense lawyer Marilyn A. Miller represents clients in the courts located at 26th and
California, Skokie, Markham, Bridgeview, Rolling Meadows, Maywood as well as all the courts in the city of Chicago.
Disclaimer: The information on this site is for general information purposes only. The information on this site is not intended to
and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Addison, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Carol Stream, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Itasca, Lisle,
Wood Dale, Bloomingdale, Glendale Heights, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Wayne, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, West Chicago, Geneva, St.
Charles, Cook County, Dupage County, Kane County, and Will County as well as arrests by Illinois State Police on Interstate
Highways. In Cook County, Chicago criminal defense lawyer Marilyn A. Miller represents clients in the courts located at 26th and
California, Skokie, Markham, Bridgeview, Rolling Meadows, Maywood as well as all the courts in the city of Chicago.
Disclaimer: The information on this site is for general information purposes only. The information on this site is not intended to
and does not create an attorney-client relationship.