You can never be sure when you might be accused of breaking the law. That's especially true if you're a public official. In our current political climate, people seem to feel no compunction about tossing all kinds of allegations around, whether or not they are justified, and once an allegation gains media traction, it can take on a life of its own.

These kinds of white-collar criminal cases can be complicated, involving financial records, government contracts, and plenty of media scrutiny. You can't rely on a local attorney to protect you. You need an attorney with experience handling complex defenses. You need someone from the Lento Law Firm's Criminal Defense Team.

If you're dealing with allegations of financial fraud or falsifying records, or if you're in a high-profile position and trying to deal with public scrutiny, we can help. Call the Lento Law Firm today at 888.535.3686, or take time now to tell us about your situation.

You Have Rights, No Matter the Charges

Clark, New Jersey mayor Salvator Bonaccorso, found himself accused of making a racial slur. That's never good. But the ensuing investigation into that incident turned Bonaccorso's professional and personal lives upside down. That's always a dangerous situation.

The facts of anyone's life can be made to seem sinister and nefarious if they're connected in the right way. It only takes one investigator with an axe to grind or one prosecutor facing too much public pressure to find yourself facing serious charges. In Bonaccorso's cases, those charges include misuse of public resources, altering records, and forgery.

The fact that Bonaccorso is a public figure only further complicates his situation. First, we live in a moment when no one trusts anyone in government. That makes it far more difficult for the Clark mayor to get the true presumption of innocence he deserves. Second, it can sometimes be almost impossible to sort out the complexities of a government official's job. Investigators and prosecutors like to create the impression that the line between how a person conducts themselves in their elected position and how they conduct themselves in private should be stark, that there is no room for one to bleed over into the other. The reality is far different.

Cases like these can come down to which side is able to create the most compelling narrative. You need an attorney capable of dealing with complex evidence, someone who can defend you both in the courtroom and in the court of public opinion. You need a Lento Law Firm attorney.

The Lento Law Firm – Always on Your Side

The Lento Law Firm's Criminal Defense Team is committed to protecting your rights and getting you the very best possible resolution to your case. We're always on your side, no matter what the charges, and ready to fight on your behalf. Investigators and prosecutors will do everything they can to put you in the worst possible light. Our job is to push back against their efforts, to make sure judges, juries, and the public give you a fair hearing.

What can we do for you? Call 888.535.3686 or take time right now and fill out our online form.