Intelligent Defense Against White Collar Charges
Presenting Your Case in the Strongest Possible Light
Mr. La Rue has worked on both sides of the aisle. His tenure as a prosecutor gives him the insight into how law enforcement and the prosecution generally investigate and present cases, allowing him to anticipate their strategies when defending white collar and computer crime cases.
When handling these difficult and often complex cases, defense lawyer La Rue uses a network of experts in various fields, including investigators, financial experts, and computer technicians to gather facts and analyze the prosecution’s evidence. It is vital that you present the strongest case possible, thereby denying the prosecution every opportunity to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Notable Cases:
- State of Ohio v. S.L. , Case No. CR-536877 before the Honorable Daniel Gaul.
An Indictment charging multiple counts of tampering with records, money laundering and telecommunications fraud was dismissed in its entirety after the completion of pretrial discovery, and Mr. La Rue’s proof of defendant’s innocence. - State v. Kagel , Case Number CR 2009-07-2047B.
(Summit County Court of Common Pleas), Mr. La Rue obtained a not guilty verdict after a jury trial involving allegations of aggravated grand theft (between $100,000 and $500,000). The case arose from a partnership dispute concerning a real estate conversion project in West Akron that alleged mismanagement, bookkeeping and accounting improprieties over a three-year period.
More Than 25 Years of Service to Clients Throughout Northeast Ohio
Attorney Edward R. La Rue offers an aggressive defense strategy against white collar charges, including:
- Mortgage fraud
- Health care fraud and Medicaid fraud
- Telecommunications fraud, including wire and mail fraud
- Bank fraud, check fraud, credit card fraud
- Securities fraud, insurance fraud, and tax fraud
- Embezzlement and money laundering
- Racketeering/RICO claims
- Bribery and public corruption
- Political fundraising corruption
- Gambling
Your white collar defense attorney should offer courtroom skills, knowledge of the latest technologies and maximum accessibility as your counsel. Edward R. La Rue offers all of that, and more. Make sure your rights are protected. Your freedom may very well depend on the outcome of your case.
Contact an Experienced Defense Attorney
If you are facing public corruption charges or other white collar charges, contact our law firm to schedule a free initial consultation. Call (216) 696-8995. You can also complete the online form. After-hours phone calls and messages will be promptly returned, and Mr. La Rue offers off-site visits as needed.