Although white collar crime charges are typically related to financial or business crimes, they can still carry serious jail time. That’s because white collar crime can be charged as federal offenses, Ohio offenses or both.
If you’re facing white collar crime charges of any kind, you’ll want a defense attorney who knows the law and knows how to handle a courtroom, if need be. Max Hiltner is here to help.
The term “white collar crime” as it is used in Ohio law generally covers a range of financial and business-related charges, including any of the following:
The penalties for these crimes depend on the severity of the case, seeing as white collar crimes can lead to a range in both misdemeanor and felony charges. Penalties for white collar misdemeanors, for example, include a maximum of 180 days in jail and/or fines up to $1,000. White collar felonies in the first degree, however, can include 3-10 years in Ohio state prison and/or fines up to $20,000.
Additional federal white collar crimes include:
At Hiltner Trial Lawyers, lead attorney Max Hiltner is known for his reputation as a trial lawyer who fights tooth and nail for his clients each and every time. He’s often hired by other attorneys to try cases on their behalf, and he’s been honored to frequently speak at CLEs around the country.
Hiltner recently sought to set a new personal record: three not guilty verdicts in three days. However, he was never given the opportunity. Due to his extensive investigation and trial preparation for each of his three clients in three different cases, all charges were dismissed prior to trial. In fact, the day before each client’s jury trial the State dismissed all charges against all clients.
© 2025 Hiltner Trial Lawyers. | 
