In some cases, especially white collar and corporate fraud investigations, the target or suspect learns about the criminal investigation before anyone is indicted. Our firm provides crucial representation at this early stage of a case, before or during the grand jury investigation, which often results in a more favorable outcome than might otherwise be possible. This requires interviewing potential witnesses, reviewing and organizing important documents, and thoroughly researching the critical legal issues.
Most importantly, it requires experience and knowing how the government approaches these cases. The United States Justice Department relies upon its Principles of Federal Prosecution of Business Organizations in making prosecutorial decisions. Reacting to a corporate investigation under these principles involves a complex set of calculations concerning how much to cooperate with the government’s investigation and how much to get ready to fight. A careful and nuanced understanding of the Justice Department’s principles can help a client resolve a grand jury investigation without any charges being brought. We have often been successful in accomplishing this for our clients.
