"White collar crime" is a term used to describe non-violent, but serious allegations against individuals involving dishonest business practices. "White collar crime" may include allegations such as embezzlement, theft of corporate funds, misappropriation of attorney trust fund accounts, corporate malfeasance, and consumer fraud and many others.

The Enron scandal has lit a fire in lawmakers in Florida and across the country to enact laws that more closely scrutinize business executives and professionals. As a result, these individuals are finding themselves the target of aggressive criminal prosecution. Although individuals accused of white collar crimes are not accused of committing a violent crime, the punishments for individuals convicted of white collar crimes in Florida are very harsh. It is important that if you have been charged with a white collar crime or think you may be charged with a white collar crime that you obtain competent counsel with the skills and professional experience to appropriately guide you through the rigors of the investigation. Tim Hessinger has defended multiple white collar crimes in the Tampa Bay area. After 15 years as a state prosecutor and then as defense attorney representing individuals in white collar criminal cases, Tim Hessinger is well qualified to handle your defense in this area.

At the Law Offices of Tim Hessinger, P.A. we understand that the client's reputation in his or her business community may be just as important as the outcome of the criminal case. Tim Hessinger has handled cases that have attracted significant media attention. Tim Hessinger understands how to work with the media to minimize the negative attention on his clients. Tim Hessinger's ability to work with the press to minimize the client's exposure is yet another cog in our multi-faceted representation.