Indiana’s Prosecution Assistance Unit operates out of the Securities Division and works to uncover white collar crime in our state. In an economy that seems to be boosting white collar crime numbers, this Unit is working to keep those numbers under control.
According to the Indy Star, the group of four has investigated 44 cases since its beginning in 2007. The group is made up of 2 investigators and 2 attorneys who are said to “focus on securities fraud and other complex investigations.”
Each county and or city in the state has their own ways of investigating and handling white collar crime. On the state level, however, the Prosecution Assistance Unit works to uncover fraud cases that smaller jurisdictions may be unequipped to handle. The group has brought in $50 million in fines, much of which is restitution.
White collar crime is called such because those that typically commit it are professionals. These offenses involve a financial gain through deceit or fraud. Everything from bad checks and identity theft to securities fraud can be lumped together under the white collar crime heading.
Fines are big for these offenses because judges will typically order restitution at sentencing. Restitution is simply paying a victim for their financial loss. In addition, if convicted, fraud defendants will pay fees and fines ordered by the court.
Although money is most often the motivation behind these offenses and a big part of the penalties, prison time is more likely to motivate fear in the accused.
If you are charged with a crime like this in Indiana, you could be facing years behind bars. This is exactly why it is crucial you put your confidence in an experienced defense attorney willing to go to bat for you.
Having handled many fraud cases in our state, I know what you are up against and I want to help. Contact me to discuss the details of your case and to see how I may be of assistance.