Have you been charged with devising and implementing a Ponzi scheme in your dealings with investors and business partners? A Wikipedia article defined Ponzi scheme as "a fraudulent investment operation that pays returns to separate investors from their own money or money paid by subsequent investors, rather than from any actual profit earned." Have your business investors accused you of strategies of this type — and are they taking the accusations to law enforcement agents?
Contact an Orlando Ponzi Scheme Defense Lawyer
The experienced Orlando Ponzi scheme defense lawyers at the Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz, P.A., can best protect you when white collar crime allegations are still in the investigation stage. Many people seek to avoid getting an attorney on board at this stage — much to their regret. Your freedom and your future are worthy of the strongest defense you can muster. Our Florida business fraud defense law firm strives to help clients avoid prosecution or mitigate the damage when charges had already been filed.
How Did the Ponzi Scheme Charges Come About?
Your business investors may claim that you were promising profits based on the use of other investors' money, rather than on legitimate business proceedings. Could their motivation be their disappointment in the return on investment, which was lower than they had hoped for? Remember that in a criminal case, the prosecution must prove that the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. We find that law enforcement agents tend to overuse the term "Ponzi scheme" and misapply its definition when investigating allegations of business or investment fraud. We are also well aware of improper ways in which they often gather "evidence" against our clients.
Talk to one of our Florida criminal defense lawyers to explore your options if you are under investigation or stand accused of Ponzi scheme-style investment dealings. With more than 30 years of experience in the practice of criminal law, the Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz, P.A. is a smart choice for anyone under investigation or charged with a Ponzi scheme.
Our Orlando Ponzi scheme defense lawyers strive to quell unfounded allegations at the investigation stage. When clients have been targeted with criminal charges, we defend them in Florida courts, U.S. federal district courts, court of appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. The sooner you contact an attorney, the sooner we can vigorously defend your rights.
Experienced Florida Pyramid Scheme Defense Attorney
Our attorneys use aggressive and effective defense strategies to minimize the negative impact of evidence, charges and penalties. For thorough criminal defense representation, contact the Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz in Orlando, Florida. Call our law office at (407) 401-7224 or (866) 784-0023.
