Polk County White Collar Crime Defense Lawyer

The fear that a white collar crime charge will define you publicly before you have had a chance to defend yourself is one of the most painful parts of this process. I understand that weight and how quickly you need to act.

I am attorney Cory Chastang, a board-certified criminal defense attorney in Polk County who spent nearly seven years as a Florida prosecutor and three as a Division Chief. That experience tells me exactly how the government builds a case. I use it to build a defense that stays ahead of the prosecution.

Understanding White Collar Crimes In Florida

White collar crimes are nonviolent financial offenses under Florida law, typically involving deception, fraud or abuse of trust. These charges can stem from business dealings, financial records or digital activity and carry serious penalties, including prison time, fines and restitution. Common charges in Florida include:

• Embezzlement
• Insurance fraud
• Healthcare fraud
• Identity theft and cyber fraud
• Money laundering
• Tax evasion
• Securities fraud
• Mortgage fraud

A conviction can cost you your career, your license and your freedom. These consequences reach well beyond sentencing and can follow you for years. You need an experienced criminal defense attorney in your corner, and I am here to provide that.

Strategic Defense For White Collar Crime Cases In Florida

Every white collar case calls for a defense built around the specific charges you face. I analyze every detail before developing your strategy. Common defense strategies I use for different charges include:

• Embezzlement: I challenge criminal intent and examine whether you held proper authority over the funds.
• Insurance fraud: I identify inconsistencies in the evidence and explore whether the charges stem from an error or miscommunication.
• Money laundering: I examine the origin of the funds in question and challenge the government’s proof of intent.
• Identity theft: I work to determine whether the evidence directly ties you to the alleged activity.

The clients I defend often have more at stake than just the outcome of a single case. In and around Bartow, many of those clients are professionals and business owners whose work puts them in close contact with government offices, financial activity and local commerce. That environment creates real exposure to white collar investigations and it calls for a defense strategy that is built around protecting everything you have worked to establish.

Your Career And Your Freedom Deserve A Real Defense

You deserve a defense that matches the seriousness of what you face. I focus entirely on criminal defense, and that means your case has my full attention. Call 863-400-5810 or reach out online to schedule your consultation.