Investivated for a white collar theft in excess of $100K. No charges yet. I am a canadian citizen, us resident. What to exect?

I cannot answer regarding the Maryland as I am not licenced to practice in that state. However, you need to consider the possible immigration consequences to you if you are ultimately found guilty of these crimes.

Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 USC 237, you could lose your residency status and be deported if the "white collar" crime is considered to be a crime of moral turpitude and if it is a felony. You need to keep this in mind when discussing your case with your MD defense attorney.


Good luck.

Since the prosecutors have started an investigation, you should consult an attorney as soon as possible. The Bar Association in Maryland and/or the county in which you live will likely have a lawyer referral service. Make sure that the attorney is familar with immigration laws since the disposition of this case, even if you do not go to jail, could affect your immigration status. Whether you would be allowed to take your children to Canada is another issue for which you may need the services of a family law attorney.

This answer is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.

If you have received a "target letter" from an Assistant United States Attorney (a federal prosecutor), you may also wish to seek the help of a public federal defender. Typically, if you can not afford to hire your own attorney, you may present a "target letter" to a United States Magistrate Judge and he or she will appoint a lawyer for you (upon a showing of an inability to pay for your own counsel).

This answer is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.