Experienced Macon White Collar Crime Defense Attorney
Last updated on October 24, 2025
A white collar crime can have a significant impact on a person’s life and well-being. A simple mistake does not go away easily.
I am Georgia white collar crime defense attorney Keith Fitzgerald of Fitzgerald Law. With more than 13 years of experience practicing white collar crime law in Macon, I have protected countless clients from serious legal repercussions.
Common Types Of White Collar Crimes
White collar crimes are typically nonviolent illegal actions involving deceit and manipulation for financial gain. Some common types of white collar crimes include:
- Fraud: This involves intentionally deceiving someone for financial or personal gain
- Embezzlement: When someone who was entrusted with money or property steals it for their own personal use
- Tax evasion: The deliberate underpayment of taxes by falsely reporting income or claiming improper deductions on tax returns
- Bribery: The act of offering money or valuables to influence the actions of a person in a position of power, such as paying government officials for favorable treatment
- Insider trading: The buying or selling of a public company’s stock based on confidential information not available to the public
- Identity theft: When someone illegally obtains and uses another person’s private information for financial gain
White collar crimes are often committed by people in businesses or who have access to large amounts of money.
When White Collar Crimes And Drug Crimes Intersect
A drug charge is already a serious matter. When prosecutors add allegations of a financial crime, the legal challenges grow immensely. You may face an aggressive investigation from both state and federal agencies.
This overlap often happens in specific situations. For example, prosecutors may charge a person with money laundering to try to hide profits from drug sales through a legitimate business. A health care professional could face charges for prescription fraud for illegally distributing controlled substances. In other cases, an individual might face tax evasion charges for failing to report income from drug trafficking.
Defending against these overlapping charges demands a lawyer who understands both financial crime defense and drug law. As your attorney, my job is to build strategic defenses that address each element of your case, challenge evidence collection methods and work to reduce charges when possible.
How An Attorney Can Defend You From Serious Repercussions
As your criminal defense lawyer, I can protect your legal rights, gather evidence, argue a lack of criminal intent, challenge the plaintiff’s argument, and potentially reduce or dismiss criminal charges.
Frequently Asked Questions About White Collar Crimes
Want to learn more about white collar crimes? Here are a few questions you may have:
What is the punishment for white collar crime in Georgia?
A white collar crime could be charged at both the state and federal levels. Depending on the charge, you could face a misdemeanor or felony conviction, which often yields incarceration and fines.
What is the average sentence for a white collar crime?
The average sentence for a white collar crime is two to four years behind bars. However, every case is different. A white collar conviction could lead to upward of 20 years and $100,000 in fines depending on the severity of a charge. My goal is to reduce the charges you face and potentially cast doubt on the crimes.
Can you get probation for white collar crime?
Yes. With a strong legal defense, it is possible to reduce your punishment to just probation instead of incarceration. Probation may include community service requirements.
Talk To An Experienced Georgia Attorney About Your Case
For a free consultation, reach out to Fitzgerald Law by calling my Macon office at 478-787-4480 or contact me online.