Facing Charges of Insider Trading?

Beverly Hills Criminal Defense Attorney

Employees and officers of companies often have access to confidential information concerning future business plans such as merging with another company or buying another company. It is a violation of SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) regulations to use this kind of inside knowledge for personal gain. Those who are entrusted with this type of information such as personnel at banks or within government agencies may not use their knowledge to buy or sell stocks or advise others to make stock market trades. If you are being investigated by the SEC or other agency talk with a Beverly Hills criminal defense attorney for advice and guidance.

Defending Against Charges of Insider Trading

The laws concerning insider trades are intended to protect the general public who do not have access to any special information and others who may be adversely affected from financial harm. This type of white collar crime is treated very seriously by the federal government and prosecutors. Federal regulations mandate severe penalties upon conviction. Proving that a specific trade was done based on insider information can be very complicated, but simply the appearance of guilt may be enough for a conviction. If you are approached by investigators in connection with an insider trading investigation, consult a knowledgeable insider trading defense lawyer with an intimate understanding of SEC law before you take any other action.

Even those who are in no way directly connected to a planned business event may be suspected of acting upon insider information from another party. In order to gain a conviction the prosecution must prove that you knew or should have known the information was confidential and that you intended to use insider knowledge for personal gain. Getting your criminal defense lawyer involved earlier on in an SEC investigation could save you from a grand jury indictment and a long court trial. Call Okabe and Haushalter for a consultation and sound advice.

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