Federal Insider Trading Defense Lawyer
The news stories are rampant about insider trading, which basically means people are getting inside information and using that information when it comes to stocks or bonds or some sort of government securities and gaining money from that secret information.
For example, if someone heard that a company was going to be sold from an inside source and then took advantage of that information to either sell or purchase more stocks of that company so they could gain a financial benefit, then this could certainly be construed as insider trading.
The term “insider trading” as it relates to federal criminal defense is very broad. It can include many different things under Federal Securities Law. Basically, the government is looking out for individuals who are taking advantage of information that the rest of the public doesn't have.
If you or a loved one is facing allegations of insider trading, it's crucial to seek the guidance of a federal criminal defense attorney. They can provide invaluable expertise, especially if they are familiar with the jurisdiction and the specific charges related to insider trading.
Basically, what the government is going to do is figure out what you have done, figure out what evidence they have to prove it, and then once they have that information laid out, they're going to decide what charges are relevant or applicable to your actions.
Developing a Robust Defense Strategy
A skilled federal criminal defense attorney can help present the other side of the story to the government, potentially influencing the outcome of the case.
One thing that a good federal criminal defense attorney can do in an insider trading case is to give the government the other side of the story. In other words, the government often doesn't have all the pieces of the puzzle when it comes to a federal prosecution for insider trading or any other crime that is being prosecuted under the United States Code.
It's up to the defense attorney to meet with the government, speak to the Assistant U.S. Attorney in the right case, and explain the other side of the equation to them.
Once this is done, other evidence can be gathered that supports this defense or at least this explanation of what has happened to either lessen the blow to the defendant, avoid charges altogether, or dismiss charges that have been filed against a particular individual.
So, what I have you do if you're charged with insider trading and you've got the government coming at you is we sit down and go over the entire case, and then we proactively make our strategic decision as to exactly what the feds were going to employ. Do you have a defense or is this a case where we need to work out some sort of a plea bargain with the government?
The next thing we're going to be looking at is, in this insider trading situation, are going to be able to get out of custody while the case is pending. That's crucial to a lot of people. They need to work still, make money, support their family and pay their bills. Of course, nobody wants to go into custody. So, these are all things that are taken into consideration.
We get our game plan together, and we move forward with that game plan so that we can try to avoid some of the penalties that come along with these federal convictions where people are serving 85% of their time, taken away from their families, lose their job and have the inability to pay the government back.
If they were good for an insider trading prosecution, the government would want to recover the money from the company, business, or entity that lost it related to the insider trading activity.
The Federal Government has very strict laws against insider trading because it does raise the cost of capital fir issuers of securities and decreases economic growth. Therefore, the Feds take extreme measures to enforce these laws. If you have been charged with insider trading by the government, it is important to retain a federal criminal defense lawyer.
Consult with Our Federal Defense Attorneys
Our law firm understands the federal laws and procedures that can be overwhelming, and that is why we are available to assist you. Our goal is to get you the best possible results as we fight and argue your case persistently and aggressively.
Insider trading occurs when a person has inside knowledge of a company's dealings and uses that information to trade stocks. Through the course of insider trading, there is a breach of fiduciary duty because the person is using confidential, nonpublic information for personal gain. Federal law makes it a crime to use inside information to buy or sell stocks.
The SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) and many different stock exchanges monitor trading, looking for suspicious activity. Proving responsibility for inside trading is difficult, and the prosecution bears the burden of proof. As your attorney, we use our skills and knowledge to formulate a legal strategy on your behalf. We want to get you the best results possible.
If you or someone you know is facing federal charges of insider trading, you do not have any time to waste. So, pick up the phone. Make the call today. We'll sit down and talk about it. We'll provide you with the necessary information and advice to understand if this really is an insider trading case and, if it is, what can be done to help you.
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