Client was arrested for DUI involving a crash where the Client crashed into a motorcyclist who had stopped at a red light. Our Client hit the motorcycle driver at a high rate of speed causing...
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Client charged with Robbery with a Firearm, Drug Trafficking, and False Imprisonment. The Defendant hired attorney Robert Whittel immediately. The rapid reponse investigators were immediately dispatched to gather evidence related to the case and find reasonable doubt...
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Defendant was charged with Driving Under the Influence ("DUI") and the defendant refused to submit to a breathalizer. At trial, Attorney Robert Whittel successfully...
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Defendant was charged with Lewd and Lascivious Conduct on a minor child relative. An immediate and extensive investigation revealed many discrepancies in the evidence. Attorney Robert Whittel and co-counsel engaged in a long process of discovery and depositions. Based upon...
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Defendant was arrested for his second DUI in les than one year and blew into the intoxilizer above the legal limit of .08. Defense attorney Robert Whittel challenged the results of the field sobriety excercises and the results of the breath machine...
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RESULT: NOT GUILTY
RESULT: CHARGES DISMISSED
RESULT: NOT GUILTY
RESULT: CHARGES DISMISSED
RESULT: CHARGES REDUCED


 

Gainesville Bank Fraud Attorney

Florida White Collar Criminal Defense Lawyer

Bank fraud (defrauding a federally insured bank) is a serious federal crime which can include penalties of 30 years in state prison and fines of up to $1,000,000. Federal agencies often conduct extensive investigations to uncover and gather evidence of bank fraud and other financial crimes and will utilize federal prosecutors to try these cases in court, where they will pursue the maximum penalties.

Robert G. Whittel is an experienced white collar criminal defense lawyer who has the experience needed to be effective in Federal Court for a bank fraud charge. A former prosecutor, attorney Whittel understands the other side of a federal charge and uses this knowledge to your advantage in court. Aggressive negotiation and litigation techniques enable attorney Whittel to obtain a favorable outcome for the cases he takes on.

Bank Fraud and Financial Crimes

Falsifying loan documents, forging letters of credit, forging checks, loan fraud and other financial crimes all qualify as bank fraud. If you have been charged with bank fraud, you will likely face additional charges as well, such as wire fraud or mail fraud. Federal prosecutors will pull no punches when it comes to prosecuting your case and seeking maximum penalties. You may also face a civil suit if the financial institution files a lawsuit in order to recover financial losses they have suffered as a result of bank fraud.

By working with Gainesville bank fraud defense attorney Robert Whittel, you have the chance to avoid a 30-year prison sentence and enormous fines. By conducting an independent investigation with the help of financial experts, attorney Whittel and his staff may be able to prove that an innocent miscommunication or a clerical error led to your bank fraud investigation.

Regardless of the specific charges you may face, by working with a capable defense lawyer such as Robert Whittel you have a fighting chance even in the face of federal prosecutors with their vast resources and government backing. After all, you have rights and it is your lawyer's job to protect those rights.

Contact Gainesville, Florida white collar criminal defense lawyer Robert G. Whittel today!


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